Description
Brown Butter Banana Bread is a warm, comforting treat that blends the nutty richness of brown butter with the sweetness of overripe bananas. This delightful loaf is perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, offering a rich flavor and moist texture that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Whether enjoyed fresh or toasted with a pat of butter, each slice feels like a hug on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt and brown the unsalted butter until golden and nutty. Let cool slightly.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth, leaving some lumps.
- Mix in the browned butter, both sugars, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg