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The Ultimate Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread: A Recipe That Redefines Comfort

The Ultimate Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread: A Recipe That Redefines Comfort
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Indulge in this Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread, packed with rich chocolate flavor, a hint of espresso, and sweet, ripe bananas. With chocolate chips in every bite, it’s the perfect snack, dessert, or breakfast treat.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup cocoa powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp kosher salt

  • ½ tsp espresso powder

Wet Ingredients:

  • ½ cup olive oil

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 2 eggs, room temperature

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • 1 cup ripe bananas, mashed

Add-Ins:

  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips + a few extra for topping

  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips + a few extra for topping

  • 1 tbsp flour (for dusting chocolate chips)

Optional Topping:

  • ¼ banana, 2 thin slices

  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Prep Oven & Pan:
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and gather all ingredients.

  • Mix Dry Ingredients:
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.

  • Mix Wet Ingredients:

    • In a bowl, mix oil and both sugars until smooth.

    • Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated.

    • Mix in vanilla extract and sour cream.

    • Fold in mashed bananas.

  • Combine Wet & Dry:

    • Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined (a few flour streaks are okay).

    • Dust remaining chocolate chips with 1 tbsp flour and fold into batter.

  • Assemble:

    • Pour batter into the greased loaf pan.

    • Sprinkle reserved chocolate chips on top.

    • Optional: Lay 2 thin banana slices on top of batter and press lightly.

  • Bake:
    Bake 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs.

  • Optional Brûlée:

    • Sprinkle 1 tsp granulated sugar over banana slices.

    • Use a kitchen torch to caramelize sugar until dark brown and crisp.

  • Cool & Serve:
    Allow bread to cool 20 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread.

  • Espresso flavor: Adjust espresso powder to taste; it enhances chocolate without making it bitter.

  • Chocolate chips: Dusting with flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom.

  • Storage: Store at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

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