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Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread

Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread
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If you’re searching for a delightful twist on a classic, this Chocolate Espresso Banana Bread is the perfect recipe to try! With its rich chocolate flavor, a hint of espresso, and sweet bananas, it’s an indulgent treat that will impress at any gathering or serve as a comforting snack during busy weeknights. Each slice is bursting with gooey chocolate chips, ensuring that every bite is deliciously satisfying. Easy to make and versatile enough to customize, this banana bread is sure to become a favorite 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 + a few extra for the top
  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips + a few extra for the top
  • 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 prepare a greased loaf pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
  3. In another bowl, mix olive oil, sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, sour cream, and mashed bananas until smooth.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; stir gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in dusted chocolate chips.
  6. Pour half the batter into the pan, layer with banana slices and remaining batter; sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for about 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cool before slicing.

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