Bobby Flay Espresso Banana Bread
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Bobby Flay’s Espresso Banana Bread, a perfect blend of rich espresso and sweet ripe bananas. This moist and tender bread is enriched with chocolate chunks, making it an irresistible treat for breakfast or as a satisfying snack throughout the day. The comforting aroma that fills your kitchen while it bakes will have everyone eagerly waiting for a slice. Simple to prepare, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike, whether served plain or with a spread of homemade coffee butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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 chunks
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir in espresso powder until combined.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Combine the butter mixture with the mashed bananas, then mix in sugars and beaten egg.
- Gradually add flour, baking soda, and salt; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chunks and pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg