Banana bread is great, but let’s be real—it needs a caffeine kick. Mocha cinnamon banana bread delivers rich espresso, warm spice, and deep chocolate flavor. It’s soft, aromatic, and dangerously addictive. The cinnamon adds warmth, the mocha adds boldness, and the bananas pretend it’s healthy. It’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or bribing people for favors. Every bite blends gooey sweetness with a punch of coffee and spice. Serve it warm, drizzle it with chocolate, or just eat it straight from the pan. No judgment.
Mocha Cinnamon Banana Bread
A soft, spiced banana bread infused with mocha and cinnamon, balancing deep coffee flavor with sweet warmth. Perfect for morning, dessert, or stress-eating.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup butter melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs or flax eggs for vegan
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
For the Mocha Swirl:
- ½ cup brewed espresso cooled
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 1 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 extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- For the mocha swirl, heat coconut milk in a saucepan until warm.
- Remove from heat and mix in espresso, cocoa, instant coffee, and vanilla extract.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan.
- Drizzle the mocha mixture over it, then add the remaining batter.
- Swirl gently with a toothpick to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top for extra indulgence.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing—if you have that kind of patience
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 355Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Potassium: 15%Iron: 10%
Magnesium: 8%
Vitamin B6: 7%
Calcium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Want more crunch? Add chopped nuts.
- Crave deeper chocolate flavor? Stir cocoa powder into the batter.
- Prefer a stronger coffee hit? Increase the espresso.
- Love spice? Add nutmeg or cardamom.
