Bobby Flay Espresso Banana Bread
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Bobby Flay’s Espresso Banana Bread, a perfect blend of rich espresso and ripe bananas that creates an incredibly moist and flavorful loaf. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack throughout the day, this recipe is simple to follow and sure to impress family and friends alike. With the added richness of semi-sweet chocolate, each slice offers a comforting taste that elevates your everyday banana bread experience. Serve it warm with homemade coffee butter or enjoy it plain—either way, this treat is bound to become a favorite.
- 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
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat and stir in the espresso powder.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Combine the melted butter with the bananas, then mix in both sugars and the beaten egg.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and kosher salt until just combined.
- Fold in grated semi-sweet chocolate.
- Grease your loaf pan and pour in the batter evenly.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg