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Easy Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Walnuts and Chocolate Chips

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A cozy and indulgent banana bread featuring nutty browned butter, crunchy walnuts, and melty chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick homemade treat with a rich, caramel-like flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup (90g) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat once amber and fragrant. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, mash bananas thoroughly with a fork or potato masher. Add browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet banana mixture using a rubber spatula. Stop folding when just a few streaks of flour remain to avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in chopped walnuts and chocolate chips evenly.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Optionally, sprinkle extra walnuts or chocolate chips on top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  9. Cool bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely (at least 30 minutes).
  10. If underdone in the middle but golden on top, tent loosely with foil and bake 5-10 more minutes.

Notes

Use medium to medium-low heat and stir constantly when browning butter to avoid burning. Mash bananas well for even texture. Fold dry ingredients gently to prevent tough bread. Let bread cool completely before slicing for best results. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter that browns well. Nuts can be substituted with pecans, hazelnuts, or seeds for nut-free version.

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