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Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Bread Recipes

Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Bread Recipes

Moist banana bread meets bold espresso and melty chocolate chips for a café-style loaf at home. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas very ripe, mashed
  • 0.7 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted slightly cooled
  • 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.6 cup all-purpose flour scooped and leveled
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp fine sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon optional
  • 2 tsp instant espresso powder or instant coffee granules
  • 0.9 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and line with a parchment sling.
  • Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with small lumps.
  • Whisk in melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and yogurt until glossy and combined.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and espresso powder in a separate bowl.
  • Add dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir gently just until no flour streaks remain.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts, if using, until evenly distributed.
  • Scrape batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Tap the pan once to release air bubbles.
  • Bake 50–60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  • Cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Lift out, then cool completely on a rack before slicing.

Notes

Variation: Swap half the chocolate chips for mini chips or chopped dark chocolate. For muffins, divide batter among a lined 12-cup tin and bake 18–22 minutes. Storage: Wrap tightly and keep at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze slices up to 2 months.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Bread Recipes flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.