Espresso Banana Bread with Crumb Topping

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Banana bread is amazing on its own, but when you add bold espresso flavor and a sweet, buttery crumb topping, it becomes next-level good. It’s moist, full of rich coffee notes, and has the perfect crunch on top.

If you love coffee and banana bread, this recipe is going to be your new favorite!

What You’ll Need

For the Banana Bread:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup strong brewed espresso
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Crumb Topping:

• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp melted butter

Pro Tips

1. Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
2. Brew strong espresso to make sure the coffee flavor shines through.
3. Don’t overmix the batter—a few lumps are okay!
4. Chill the crumb topping before baking for extra crunch.
5. Let the bread cool before slicing so the crumb topping stays intact.

Tools You’ll Need

• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Spatula
• 9×5-inch loaf pan
• Cooling rack

Instructions

Step 1: Mash the Bananas

In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients

To the mashed bananas, add eggs, melted butter, espresso, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

Step 4: Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients

Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Step 5: Make the Crumb Topping

In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.

Step 6: Assemble the Bread

Pour the batter into a greased 9×5-inch loaf pan and sprinkle the crumb topping evenly over the top.

Step 7: Bake the Bread

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8: Cool & Serve

Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice and enjoy!

Leftovers & Storage

• Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.
• For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze slices for up to 3 months.

Wrap-Up

This Espresso Banana Bread with Crumb Topping is rich, nutty, and full of bold coffee flavor with a buttery crunch. Give it a try and let me know how you like it! Enjoy! 🍌☕🍞

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