Mocha Banana Nut Bread

Banana bread is comforting, but let’s be real—it needed a caffeine boost. Mocha banana nut bread fixes that with rich espresso, melted chocolate, and crunchy nuts. The result? A loaf that’s equal parts soft, bold, and slightly addictive. It’s the perfect excuse to have dessert for breakfast without judgment. One bite, and you’ll wonder why you ever settled for plain banana bread. Whether you pair it with coffee or eat it straight from the pan, no one’s judging. Let’s bake something that actually makes waking up worth it.

Mocha Banana Nut Bread

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A rich, moist banana nut bread infused with mocha flavors and crunchy walnuts, making every bite an irresistible mix of bold and sweet.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings 10 servings

Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients

  

• For the 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
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• For the Mocha Infusion:
• 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, and vanilla.
• Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
• Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
• For the mocha infusion, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until warm.
• Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, espresso powder, cocoa, and vanilla.
• Stir half of the walnuts into the banana batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
• Drizzle the mocha mixture over the top and swirl it gently with a toothpick.
• Sprinkle the remaining walnuts on top for extra crunch.
• Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing—if you

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

Calories: 340
Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g

Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)

Potassium: 12%
Iron: 10%
Magnesium: 8%
Vitamin B6: 6%
Calcium: 5%

Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor

• Want extra crunch? Add more walnuts or even some almonds.
• Prefer it extra chocolatey? Toss in extra dark chocolate chunks.
• Need more caffeine? Double the espresso powder—no regrets.
• Drizzle melted chocolate on top for an extra indulgent finish.

This mocha banana nut bread is the upgrade your banana bread deserved. Bake it, devour it, and never look back.