Bobby Flay Espresso Banana Bread
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Bobby Flay’s Espresso Banana Bread. This recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich essence of espresso, creating a moist and comforting loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert.
- 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 over low heat in a saucepan. Stir in the espresso powder until well combined.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until mostly smooth.
- Combine melted butter and espresso mixture with mashed bananas, then add both sugars and beaten egg; mix well.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just mixed, avoiding overmixing.
- Gently fold in chopped chocolate.
- Pour batter into a greased loaf pan and bake at 375°F for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (68g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg