Banana bread just got a caffeine boost, because why not? This espresso banana bread with a mocha center is a sweet, bold wake-up call. The rich banana flavor meets deep espresso, while the gooey mocha center steals the show. It’s like coffee and dessert had a delicious love child. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or when you just need a pick-me-up disguised as baked goods. One bite, and you’ll wonder why all banana bread isn’t infused with caffeine. Grab those ripe bananas, brew some strong coffee, and let’s make something dangerously addictive.
Espresso Banana Bread with Mocha Center
A bold espresso-infused banana bread with a luscious mocha filling that delivers caffeine, chocolate, and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Espresso Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp strong brewed espresso
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
For the Mocha Center:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream or coconut milk for dairy-free
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and brewed espresso.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until combined.
- For the mocha center, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until warm.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, espresso powder, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour half the banana batter into the loaf pan.
- Spread the mocha filling evenly over the batter.
- Top with the remaining banana mixture and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes, or until you lose patience.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 310Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Potassium: 12%Iron: 9%
Magnesium: 7%
Vitamin B6: 6%
Calcium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Want more crunch? Add walnuts or pecans.
- Prefer stronger espresso flavor? Increase the espresso powder in the batter.
- For a deeper chocolate taste, mix cocoa powder into the banana batter.
- Need extra sweetness? Drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving.
