Walnut Banana Bread with Espresso Syrup Glaze
A rich banana bread with toasted walnuts, topped with an irresistible espresso syrup glaze. Perfect for those who need their caffeine fix.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
For the Espresso Syrup Glaze:
- ½ cup brewed espresso
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mash Bananas: Mash the bananas with a fork in a separate bowl.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the mashed bananas.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Slowly mix in the dry ingredients, then stir in the sour cream and walnuts.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Espresso Syrup Glaze: Combine brewed espresso, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the Syrup: Once the bread cools, drizzle the espresso syrup over the top.
- Serve: Let the syrup set, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 8%
- Magnesium: 6%
- Calcium: 5%
- Vitamin A: 4%
- Potassium: 8%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Add more espresso syrup for a stronger coffee flavor or less for a milder taste.
- Try using dark brown sugar for a richer syrup.
- For a nut-free version, just skip the walnuts and enjoy the bread with the syrup.