Mocha Coconut Banana Bread
A moist, flavorful banana bread with deep mocha flavors and a crunchy coconut topping. It's rich, bold, and slightly addictive.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- 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
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup shredded coconut toasted for extra flavor
For the Mocha Swirl:
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 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 coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- For the mocha swirl, heat coconut milk in a saucepan until warm.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, espresso powder, cocoa, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan, then drizzle the mocha mixture over the top.
- Swirl gently with a toothpick to create a marbled effect.
- Sprinkle shredded coconut over the top for a crispy finish.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let it cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing—if you can wait
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 345Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Carbohydrates: 44g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Potassium: 13%Iron: 9%
Magnesium: 8%
Vitamin B6: 7%
Calcium: 5%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Want extra crunch? Toss in some chopped nuts.
- Love more coffee? Add another teaspoon of espresso powder.
- Craving extra chocolate? Stir in dark chocolate chunks.
- Feeling indulgent? Drizzle melted chocolate over the cooled loaf.