Moist Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Lush banana loaf with deep chocolate and espresso notes. Delightfully moist, perfect for enjoying any time.
# Ingredients List:
→ Main Ingredients
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3 ripe bananas, mashed
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 pinch salt
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 tablespoon finely ground espresso or instant coffee
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1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Make It:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until completely smooth.
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Add the melted butter to the mashed bananas and stir until blended.
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Add baking soda and salt to the banana mixture and mix thoroughly.
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Stir in sugar, beaten egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
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Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and cocoa powder, mixing only until just incorporated.
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Add the ground espresso or instant coffee and mix until evenly distributed.
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Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
# Extra Information:
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For optimal moisture and sweetness, use very ripe bananas with brown speckles. Do not overmix once the flour is added; mix just until combined.