Coffee Walnut Banana Bread
The best banana bread is loaded with nuts, and has a little something extra. In this case, dark coffee and chocolate.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 large ripe bananas mashed
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 1/2 cup chopped chocolate covered espresso beans or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the butter, brown sugar, eggs, yogurt, bananas, vanilla, and vanilla until well combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking soda, coffee, and salt.
- Stir in the walnuts and espresso beans or chocolate chips.
- Lightly grease a loaf pan with butter or cooking spray. Pour the batter into the pan.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Continue baking for another 1-15 minutes if necessary. If the top of your loaf is browning too much, cover with foil to continue.
Notes
Storing leftovers: Leftovers can be stored into an airtight container for up to a week. Bread also freezes well; slice before freezing an freezer safe containers.
Variations: Any nut can be swapped for walnuts. A 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon can also be added.
Pairs well with: Salted Caramel Tea Blend, Earl Grey Lavender
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 336mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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