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banana bread on a wire rack with half the bread sliced through.
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Browned Butter Banana Bread 

Moist and Fluffy Banana bread made with browned butter, ripe bananas, and pantry staples. Perfect for breakfast, snack, or dessert.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 10
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups mashed ripe banana 3 large
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter browned
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup fine cane sugar or light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate Chips plus 2 tablespoons to top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and line a bread pan with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, add the 1 1/3 cups mashed ripe banana, 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 2/3 cup fine cane sugar or light brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract. Mix to combine. (To brown the butter, place it over medium heat and cook it for 2-3 minutes just until it starts to turn golden)
    eggs, sugar, oil, and butter are added to a bowl to be mixed.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
    flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt added to a clear bowl to be mixed.
  • Next, add the flour mixture to the egg mixture. Whisk to incorporate.
    banana bread batter formed in a clear bowl.
  • Fold in the 2/3 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate Chips into the batter.
    Chocolate chips were added to the batter in a bowl.
  • Transfer the batter to the bread pan and top with more chocolate chips if desired. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    Banana bread batter is added to a pan.
  • Allow it to cool, slice, and enjoy.
    banana bread cooling on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Use any flour of your choice
  • You can use coconut oil or any other neutral-tasting oil instead of the browned butter.
  • Instead of chocolate chips, you can use chopped walnuts or skip altogether.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 227mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg