Mocha Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Mocha Banana Bread recipe combines the rich flavors of coffee and chocolate with the sweetness of ripe bananas. It’s a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

The recipe is easy to follow and requires common ingredients, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced bakers.

Delicious Mocha Banana Bread Recipe

This Mocha Banana Bread features a moist and tender crumb infused with coffee and cocoa powder, complemented by the natural sweetness of bananas. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf.

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup melted butter
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the baking soda, salt, flour, and cocoa powder.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Add Coffee and Chocolate: Stir in the brewed coffee and chocolate chips, if using, until evenly distributed.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!