6 Banana Bread with Coffee Syrup Topping
A classic banana bread topped with a rich coffee syrup that takes every bite to the next level.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Coffee Syrup Topping:
- ½ cup brewed coffee
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mash the Bananas: In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the mashed bananas.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Slowly fold in the dry mixture until combined, then mix in the sour cream.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Coffee Syrup: While the bread is baking, combine brewed coffee, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top the Bread: Once the bread cools, drizzle the coffee syrup over the top.
- Serve: Let the syrup set before slicing and serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 3%
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Potassium: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips
- If you prefer a lighter banana bread, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Adjust the sweetness of the coffee syrup by adding more sugar if you like it sweeter.
- This banana bread freezes well, so you can enjoy it later with the same fresh coffee topping.