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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread
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Indulge in the rich flavors of Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread, a delightful quick bread that marries the sweetness of ripe bananas with the bold notes of espresso and chocolate. This moist and tender loaf is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as a dessert that will impress friends and family. With melty chocolate chips in every bite, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also yields generous servings for sharing. Enjoy the comforting aroma as it bakes, creating a warm atmosphere in your kitchen.

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 eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup ripe bananas (mashed)
  • ½ cup dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour (for dusting chocolate chips)
  • ¼ banana (2 long thin slices off of a banana)
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 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 smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently with a rubber spatula until just mixed.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips coated with flour to prevent sinking.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and add sliced banana on top with a sprinkle of sugar.
  7. Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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