Classic Banana Bread with Coffee Syrup Drizzle
Classic banana bread gets a sweet twist with a rich, indulgent coffee syrup drizzle. Perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
- For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 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 Drizzle:
- 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 together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mash Bananas: Mash the bananas with a fork in a separate bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the mashed bananas.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Slowly mix in the dry ingredients, then stir in the sour cream.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Coffee Syrup: Combine brewed coffee, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the Syrup: Once the bread cools, drizzle the coffee syrup over the top.
- Serve: Let the syrup set, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Calcium: 3%
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Potassium: 7%
Additional Notes/Tips
- For a lighter loaf, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
- Adjust the sweetness of the coffee syrup by adding more sugar if preferred.
- This banana bread freezes well—just save some for later and enjoy the same delicious coffee topping.