You know what’s better than banana bread? Banana bread stuffed with chocolate and topped with coffee drizzle because moderation is overrated. Bananas that looked tragic yesterday become gourmet gold today. Chocolate shows up as the knight in shining armor, rescuing your taste buds from boredom. And that coffee drizzle? It’s the cheeky wink that says, “You deserve dessert for breakfast.” Don’t even try resisting — your kitchen will smell like a bakery on steroids. Let’s dive into this decadent, double-chocolate masterpiece before those bananas shrivel into a fruit-based existential crisis.
Double Chocolate Banana Bread with Coffee Drizzle
Double Chocolate Banana Bread with Coffee Drizzle: The perfect excuse to eat dessert for breakfast or brunch with zero guilt.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- Ripe bananas: 3 medium mashed
- All-purpose flour: 1 ¾ cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder: ¼ cup
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
- Brown sugar: ¼ cup
- Eggs: 2 large room temperature
- Unsalted butter: ½ cup melted
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Sour cream: ¼ cup
- Dark chocolate chips: ¾ cup
For the Coffee Drizzle:
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Brewed strong coffee: 2 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line the loaf pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until combined. Set aside.
- Step 3: Mash and Blend the Wet Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream.
- Mix well using a hand mixer until fully combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
Step 5: Bake the Bread
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool the Bread
- Remove from oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 7: Prepare the Coffee Drizzle
- In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, brewed coffee, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled banana bread.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Potassium: 280 mg
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Iron: 10% DV
- Vitamin C: 4% DV
- Magnesium: 8% DV
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Ripe Bananas Rule: The browner, the better. Trust the spots.
- Chocolate Chips: Add white chocolate or even peanut butter chips for a twist.
- Coffee Strength: The stronger the coffee, the better the drizzle flavor.
- Storage Tip: Wrap tightly and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Serve Suggestion: Warm with an extra drizzle of coffee glaze or a dollop of whipped cream.
