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Bobby Flay Espresso Banana Bread

Bobby Flay Espresso Banana Bread for the Perfect Morning Treat

Bobby Flay Espresso Banana Bread combines ripe bananas and espresso for a moist and flavorful loaf, perfect for breakfast.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 tablespoon Espresso Powder Or instant coffee
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour Properly measured
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Use sparingly
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas The more ripe, the better
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Can be substituted for less
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar as an alternative
  • 1 Large Egg Use large eggs
  • 1/2 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Or dark chocolate for a stronger flavor

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • mixing bowl
  • small saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter and stir in 1 tablespoon of espresso powder until dissolved. Let cool.
  3. Mash 3 ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth with a few small lumps.
  4. Mix the melted butter and espresso with the mashed bananas until well combined.
  5. Add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of brown sugar, mixing thoroughly.
  6. Whisk in 1 large egg until fully incorporated.
  7. Sift together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of kosher salt. Gradually fold into the banana batter.
  8. Fold in 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chunks and pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. Optionally, prepare coffee butter by mixing butter, caster sugar, finely ground coffee, cinnamon, and salt.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

This espresso-infused banana bread recipe is perfect for beginner bakers and can be customized with nuts or spices.

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