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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread
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If you’re craving a delightful treat that harmoniously combines the rich flavors of chocolate and espresso with the comforting sweetness of ripe bananas, this Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread is your answer. It’s not just a loaf; it’s a warm embrace in dessert form, perfect for any occasion—from busy weeknights to family gatherings. With its easy preparation and pantry-friendly ingredients, this recipe allows you to transform overripe bananas into a decadent snack that will impress both kids and adults alike. The heavenly blend of chocolate chips and espresso powder elevates this banana bread, making it an irresistible choice any time of day. Get ready to indulge!

Ingredients

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  • 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 room temperature eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup ripe bananas (mashed)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a greased loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
  3. In another bowl, mix olive oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas until combined.
  4. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Dust chocolate chips with flour before folding them into the batter.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan and decorate with banana slices and a sprinkle of sugar.
  7. Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before slicing.

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