Banana bread is great, but let’s be honest—it could use some caffeine. Mocha marble banana bread takes the classic loaf and upgrades it. Swirls of rich coffee-infused chocolate weave through soft, buttery banana goodness. It’s the kind of treat that makes you question why you ever settled for plain banana bread. Perfect with your morning coffee or as a midnight snack, because who needs sleep? Grab your overripe bananas, strong espresso, and let’s create a dessert that actually wakes you up. One bite, and you’ll never go back to boring baked goods again.
Mocha Marble Banana Bread
A soft, moist banana bread with bold mocha swirls, blending chocolate and espresso into a perfectly marbled, slightly addictive masterpiece.
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
For the Mocha Swirl:
- 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 dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- For the mocha swirl, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until warm.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, espresso powder, cocoa, and vanilla.
- Take ⅓ cup of the banana batter and mix it with the mocha swirl.
- Pour the regular batter into the loaf pan.
- Dollop the mocha mixture on top and swirl with a toothpick.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 15 minutes before slicing—if you can wait that long.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 320Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 46g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Potassium: 10%Iron: 8%
Magnesium: 6%
Vitamin B6: 5%
Calcium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Want more crunch? Toss in some walnuts or pecans.
- Prefer extra chocolate? Double the mocha swirl. No regrets.
- For a deeper coffee kick, add an extra teaspoon of espresso powder.
- Top with chocolate drizzle for extra indulgence.
