Indulgent Brown Butter Banana Bread
Indulge in this moist and flavorful banana bread with brown butter, perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack. Its rich aroma will fill your kitchen with warmth and comfort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), browned
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden brown and nutty; let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas. Stir in the browned butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- If desired, fold in nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and moisture.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or a pinch of cinnamon.
- Store leftovers wrapped at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg