Double Chocolate Mocha Banana Bread
This is banana bread for those who believe chocolate should always come in double doses. Deep mocha flavor meets a rich, fudgy texture.
Ingredients
- For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup melted butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup brewed espresso cooled
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- For the Mocha Swirl:
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, alternating with espresso.
- For the mocha swirl, heat coconut milk until warm, then mix in instant coffee, cocoa, and vanilla.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan.
- Drizzle mocha mixture over it, then add the remaining batter.
- Gently swirl with a toothpick for a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top because why not?
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool slightly before slicing, if you have patience.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 380Total Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 7g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Potassium: 18%Iron: 12%
Magnesium: 9%
Calcium: 5%
Folate: 6%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Love extra chocolate? Toss in white chocolate chips.
- Want a crunch? Add chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Need a caffeine jolt? Use stronger espresso.
- Go full dessert mode? Drizzle melted chocolate on top.