Apple Banana Bread with Coffee Syrup
A sweet mix of apples, bananas, and coffee syrup, this banana bread will make your mornings feel fancy.
Ingredients
- For the Apple Banana Bread:
- Ripe bananas mashed: 3 medium
- Apples peeled, chopped: 2 medium
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups
- Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: ½ teaspoon
- Eggs: 2 large
- Butter melted: ½ cup
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Greek yogurt: ½ cup
- For the Coffee Syrup:
- Brewed coffee cooled: 3 tablespoons
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup
- Butter softened: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and Greek yogurt until smooth. Stir in mashed bananas and chopped apples.
- Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Step 5: Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
- Step 6: Make Coffee Syrup
- In a saucepan, combine brewed coffee and butter. Stir until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Step 7: Drizzle and Serve
- Drizzle the coffee syrup over the cooled banana bread. Slice and serve.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin A: 4% DV
- Calcium: 3% DV
- Iron: 7% DV
- Vitamin C: 5% DV
- Potassium: 200 mg
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Add More Apples: If you love apple flavor, throw in an extra one for added depth.
- Syrup Tip: For a richer syrup, use a dark roast coffee.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve warm with a cup of coffee—because you’ve earned it!