Description
A delightful twist on classic banana bread, combining rich chocolate and espresso flavors with ripe bananas for a moist and fluffy treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp espresso powder
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs (room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup ripe bananas (mashed)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips + a few extra for the top
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips + a few extra for the top
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dusting chocolate chips)
- ¼ banana (2 long thin slices off of a banana)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and espresso powder. Mix well and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and sour cream until smooth. Then, add the mashed bananas and mix until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined. Gently fold in the dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Dust the extra chocolate chips with a tablespoon of flour. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, sprinkle the extra chocolate chips and top with banana slices sprinkled with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. Optionally add nuts for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Baked Goods
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American