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Cozy One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe with Brown Butter

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A warm, moist banana bread made with browned butter for a rich, nutty flavor. This one-bowl recipe is easy, quick, and perfect for cozy mornings or afternoon tea.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100 grams) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) Greek yogurt
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Place 6 tablespoons (85 grams) of unsalted butter in your mixing bowl over medium heat. Stir constantly as the butter melts and begins to foam. Watch for the milk solids to turn golden brown and smell nutty (about 4-5 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare Bananas: While the butter cools, mash 2 large ripe bananas in a separate small bowl until mostly smooth but with some texture left. Set aside.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Into the browned butter, whisk in ½ cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar until combined. Add 1 large room-temperature egg, ¼ cup (60 ml) Greek yogurt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir well until smooth and glossy.
  4. Add Bananas: Fold the mashed bananas gently into the wet mixture.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  6. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet bowl, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Stop when no flour streaks remain.
  7. Add Optional Mix-ins: If using, fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
  8. Prepare Pan and Bake: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Pour the batter evenly into the pan, smoothing the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool Properly: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Brown the butter slowly and stir constantly to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use ripe bananas for best flavor. If the top browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let eggs come to room temperature before mixing.

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