Description
Banana Walnut Espresso Bread is a sweet, moist loaf cake made with ripe bananas, crunchy walnuts, and a hint of espresso flavor. It combines the comforting texture of banana bread with the rich taste of coffee, making it the perfect companion for your coffee breaks. The addition of walnuts gives it a delightful crunch, while the espresso powder adds a bold flavor that complements the sweetness of the bananas. Whether you’re a banana bread enthusiast or a coffee lover, this bread will surely become one of your favorite go-to recipes.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
1 ¾ cups (220 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Wet ingredients:
3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ¼ cups mashed)
½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted (or coconut oil)
¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp instant espresso powder (or finely ground coffee)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins:
¾ cup (75 g) chopped walnuts (plus extra for topping)
Optional: ¼ cup (45 g) mini chocolate chips for a mocha twist
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.Mix dry ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.Combine wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, mash bananas. Whisk in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, espresso powder, and vanilla until smooth.Combine wet + dry:
Add dry ingredients to wet and gently mix until just combined (don’t overmix).Fold in walnuts (and chocolate chips, if using).
Pour into loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with extra chopped walnuts.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
(If the top browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through.)Cool completely in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Enjoy this moist and aromatic banana bread with your morning coffee or as an afternoon pick-me-up. For an extra indulgent twist, drizzle it with espresso glaze or serve warm with a pat of butter or cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: Low
Keywords: Banana Walnut Espresso Bread