Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Bobby Flay’s Espresso Banana Bread, a delightful twist on a classic favorite. This recipe combines ripe bananas with robust espresso powder and semi-sweet chocolate, resulting in a moist, tender loaf that’s perfect for breakfast or dessert. The unique coffee-infused taste will impress your family and friends, making any occasion feel special. Easy to prepare with straightforward steps, this banana bread is bound to become a go-to recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon espresso powder
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ripe bananas
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat, then stir in the espresso powder.
- In a mixing bowl, mash three ripe bananas until smooth and mix in the espresso-butter mixture.
- Add both sugars and the beaten egg, stirring until combined.
- Gently fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just mixed.
- Stir in chopped semi-sweet chocolate.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 375°F for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg