Decadent Banana Espresso Chocolate Chip Loaf

Ingredients

- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Pan
Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Stir in the sour cream, espresso powder, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined. Add the melted butter, sugar, and eggs, mixing until the mixture is smooth.

4. Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

5. Integrate Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overwork the batter.

6. Add Flavor Elements
Fold in the chocolate chips, walnuts, and toasted coconut gently into the batter ensuring even distribution.

7. Prepare Peanut Butter Swirl
In a small bowl, slightly warm the peanut butter until it's pourable (about 10-15 seconds in the microwave), and then add it into the banana batter swirled lightly with a spatula or knife to create a marbled effect.

8. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.

9. Cool and Serve
Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and let it cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.

Total Time

PT1H30M
1 hour 30 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Banana bread, Chocolate chip loaf, Espresso dessert, Peanut butter bread, Gourmet loaf, Walnuts, Toasted coconut, Moist banana loaf, Coffee flavor, Oven-baked dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Approximately 2800 calories for the entire loaf

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