Coffee Infused Banana Bread with Pecans
This coffee-infused banana bread, packed with pecans, offers a delightful balance of flavors for coffee and dessert lovers.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee cooled
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mash the bananas and combine with the cooled coffee, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55 minutes.
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 290
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Potassium: 10%
- Iron: 8%
- Calcium: 4%
- Vitamin B6: 9%
- Magnesium: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor for the Recipe:
- For a deeper coffee flavor, use espresso or stronger brewed coffee.
- Toast the pecans before adding for a more intense flavor.
- Serve it warm with a smear of butter or cream cheese.