Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, kosher salt, and espresso powder.
- In a stand mixer, combine olive oil and both sugars, beating until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between additions.
- Mix in vanilla extract, sour cream, and the mashed overripe bananas until blended.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined, avoiding overmixing.
- Toss dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips in flour, then gently fold into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips and banana slices if desired.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Nutrition
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Mix just until dry ingredients are incorporated to avoid dense bread.
