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Dark Chocolate Banana Bread with Espresso Glaze

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Dark chocolate, bananas, and espresso glaze. Simple ingredients, but what they create is a decadent slice of heaven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dark Chocolate Banana Bread:

  • Ripe bananas mashed: 3 medium
  • All-purpose flour: 2 cups
  • Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
  • Dark chocolate chips: 1 cup
  • Cocoa powder: ¼ 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 Espresso Glaze:

  • Brewed espresso cooled: 2 tablespoons
  • Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Powdered sugar: ¾ cup
  • Butter softened: 1 tablespoon

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, cocoa powder, 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.
  • Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just incorporated.
  • Step 5: Add Chocolate
  • Fold in the dark chocolate chips.
  • Step 6: Bake
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  • Step 7: Make Espresso Glaze
  • In a small saucepan, combine espresso, cocoa powder, and butter. Whisk until smooth, then stir in powdered sugar.
  • Step 8: Drizzle and Serve
  • Drizzle the espresso glaze over the cooled banana bread. Slice and serve.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 320
  • Total Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g

Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):

  • Vitamin A: 6% DV
  • Calcium: 3% DV
  • Iron: 10% DV
  • Vitamin C: 4% DV
  • Potassium: 280 mg

Additional Notes/Tips:

  • More Chocolate: Feel free to add more chocolate chips if you’re feeling extra indulgent.
  • Glaze Tip: If you prefer a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar until you reach your desired consistency.
  • Serving Suggestion: Enjoy this with a cup of espresso (obviously) or a glass of cold milk if you’re feeling nostalgic.