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Raspberry Banana Bread with Mocha Glaze

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Banana bread loaded with raspberries, topped with a luscious mocha glaze. Sweet, tangy, and decadently caffeinated.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Raspberry Banana Bread:

  • Ripe bananas mashed: 3 medium
  • Whole wheat flour: 1 ¾ cups
  • Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
  • Salt: ½ teaspoon
  • Granulated sugar: ¾ cup
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Butter melted: ½ cup
  • Fresh raspberries: 1 cup
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Greek yogurt: ½ cup

For the Mocha Glaze:

  • Brewed coffee cooled: 3 tablespoons
  • Powdered sugar: 1 cup
  • Cocoa powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Butter softened: 1 tablespoon
  • Vanilla extract: ½ teaspoon

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  • In a bowl, whisk whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Prepare Wet Ingredients
  • In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and Greek yogurt until smooth. Add mashed bananas and mix.
  • Step 4: Fold in the Raspberries
  • Gently fold the raspberries into the wet mixture.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  • Step 6: Bake
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool.
  • Step 7: Make the Mocha Glaze
  • In a saucepan, combine brewed coffee, butter, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Stir until smooth.
  • Step 8: Drizzle and Serve
  • Drizzle the mocha glaze over the cooled bread. Slice and enjoy your decadent creation.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving):

  • Calories: 290
  • Total Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 3g

Key Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving):

  • Vitamin A: 5% DV
  • Calcium: 3% DV
  • Iron: 6% DV
  • Vitamin C: 5% DV
  • Potassium: 220 mg

Additional Notes/Tips:

  • Substitution Tip: Use almond flour for a gluten-free version.
  • Glaze Tip: For an extra punch, increase the coffee-to-cocoa ratio in the glaze.
  • Serving Suggestion: Best enjoyed with a hot cup of mocha.