Espresso Banana Bread with Mocha Center
A bold espresso-infused banana bread with a luscious mocha filling that delivers caffeine, chocolate, and comfort in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Espresso Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp strong brewed espresso
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
For the Mocha Center:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream or coconut milk for dairy-free
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and brewed espresso.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Slowly fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until combined.
- For the mocha center, heat heavy cream in a saucepan until warm.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, espresso powder, cocoa, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour half the banana batter into the loaf pan.
- Spread the mocha filling evenly over the batter.
- Top with the remaining banana mixture and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool for 15 minutes, or until you lose patience.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 310Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Potassium: 12%Iron: 9%
Magnesium: 7%
Vitamin B6: 6%
Calcium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Want more crunch? Add walnuts or pecans.
- Prefer stronger espresso flavor? Increase the espresso powder in the batter.
- For a deeper chocolate taste, mix cocoa powder into the banana batter.
- Need extra sweetness? Drizzle melted chocolate over the top before serving.