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Easy Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Walnuts Perfect for One Bowl Baking

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A simple, one-bowl banana bread recipe featuring rich brown butter and crunchy walnuts, perfect for cozy mornings or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup (150g) 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 cup (120g) chopped toasted walnuts

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir frequently until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still slightly chunky.
  4. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Mix well until combined.
  5. Slowly pour the cooled brown butter into the banana mixture, stirring continuously.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Fold in the chopped toasted walnuts.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Use ripe bananas for best flavor. Toast walnuts for extra crunch. Avoid overmixing to keep bread tender. Bread freezes well when sliced.

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