Mocha Swirl Banana Bread
Classic banana bread gets a mocha twist with swirls of rich chocolate and coffee, creating a soft, marbled loaf packed with flavor.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon
For the Mocha Swirl:
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas until smooth.
- Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet, stirring until just combined.
- For the mocha swirl, heat cream in a saucepan until warm.
- Remove from heat and stir in chocolate chips, espresso powder, cocoa, and vanilla.
- Mix until smooth.
- Pour half of the banana batter into the pan.
- Drizzle the mocha mixture over it.
- Add the remaining banana batter and swirl lightly with a knife.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing—if you have the patience.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
Calories: 270Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
Potassium: 8%Iron: 6%
Magnesium: 5%
Vitamin B6: 4%
Calcium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips to Enhance the Flavor
- Use extra-ripe bananas for the best sweetness.
- A sprinkle of sea salt on top makes the flavors pop.
- Let it cool completely for cleaner slices (or dig in warm for gooey goodness).
- Store leftovers in the fridge and toast slices for extra indulgence.