Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

This Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread combines the rich flavor of chocolate, the depth of espresso, and the sweetness of ripe bananas to create a moist, indulgent loaf. A perfect treat for chocolate lovers, this banana bread is an easy way to use up overripe bananas while satisfying your chocolate cravings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  
  

• ¼ cup cocoa powder
  
  

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  
  

• ½ teaspoon espresso powder
  
  

• ½ cup olive oil
  
  

• ½ cup brown sugar
  
  

• ½ cup granulated sugar
  
  

• 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
  

• ½ cup sour cream
  
  

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
  
  

• ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  
  

• ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  
  

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for dusting chocolate chips)
  
  

• ¼ banana, sliced thinly (optional for topping)
  
  

• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional for topping)
  
  

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
   
   

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
   
   

3. In a stand mixer, combine olive oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix on medium speed until smooth.
   
   

4. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition. Add vanilla and sour cream, mixing until combined.
   
   

5. Fold in mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
   
   

6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
   
   

7. Dust chocolate chips with a small amount of flour, shake off excess, and fold into the batter.
   
   

8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Optionally, top with thin banana slices and sprinkle granulated sugar for a caramelized topping.
   
   

9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with only a few crumbs.
   
   

10. Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
    
    

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 316 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 38 g
  
  

• Protein: 4 g
  
  

• Fat: 17 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 7 g
  
  

• Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g
  
  

• Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g
  
  

• Trans Fat: 1 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 33 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 219 mg
  
  

• Potassium: 212 mg
  
  

• Fiber: 2 g
  
  

• Sugar: 24 g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 112 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 1 mg
  
  

• Calcium: 55 mg
  
  

• Iron: 2 mg