Description
Indulge in the warm, nutty delight of banana bread with brown butter—perfectly moist and irresistibly flavorful for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Mix in both sugars, then whisk in the eggs one at a time until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour mixed with baking soda and salt, being careful not to overmix.
- Add the vanilla extract and nuts if using, folding gently until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in chocolate chips or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Store leftover banana bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days or freeze slices for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg