Mocha Cinnamon Banana Bread
A soft, spiced banana bread infused with mocha and cinnamon, balancing deep coffee flavor with sweet warmth. Perfect for morning, dessert, or stress-eating.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup butter melted (or coconut oil for dairy-free)
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs or flax eggs for vegan
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
For the Mocha Swirl:
- ½ cup brewed espresso cooled
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp instant coffee powder
- 1 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, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- For the mocha swirl, heat coconut milk in a saucepan until warm.
- Remove from heat and mix in espresso, cocoa, instant coffee, and vanilla extract.
- Pour half the batter into the loaf pan.
- Drizzle the mocha mixture over it, then add the remaining batter.
- Swirl gently with a toothpick to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top for extra indulgence.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing—if you have that kind of patience
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 355Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 6g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Potassium: 15%Iron: 10%
Magnesium: 8%
Vitamin B6: 7%
Calcium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Want more crunch? Add chopped nuts.
- Crave deeper chocolate flavor? Stir cocoa powder into the batter.
- Prefer a stronger coffee hit? Increase the espresso.
- Love spice? Add nutmeg or cardamom.