Mocha Banana Bread with Coffee Glaze
This mocha banana bread is a chocolatey, coffee-infused dream, topped with a coffee glaze for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
For the Mocha 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 a 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
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips
For the Coffee Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp brewed espresso adjust for consistency
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp melted butter optional for extra richness
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the bananas until smooth and lump-free.
- Mix in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and espresso into the banana mixture, mixing gently.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs.
- Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk the glaze ingredients until smooth, then drizzle generously over the cooled bread.
- Slice and enjoy—preferably with more coffee.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 360Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 52g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 10%
- Potassium: 15%
- Magnesium: 8%
- Calcium: 6%
- Folate: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or almonds.
- For an even bolder mocha flavor, add instant coffee granules to the batter.
- Love sweetness? Drizzle some melted chocolate over the glaze for extra indulgence.