Coffee Soaked Banana Bread with Dark Chocolate
Banana bread soaks up strong coffee and gets studded with dark chocolate for a rich, moist, and utterly addictive treat.
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in brewed coffee, melted butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chopped dark chocolate, keeping some for topping.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bread cool, then drizzle with extra coffee for a deeper flavor.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):
- Potassium: 15%
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Vitamin B6: 7%
- Calcium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor:
- Use espresso instead of regular coffee for a stronger kick.
- Swap dark chocolate for espresso chocolate for double the intensity.
- Let the bread sit overnight—the coffee flavor deepens beautifully.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a next-level dessert.
- Store in an airtight container, assuming there are leftovers.