Description
Experience the cozy warmth of homemade banana bread enhanced with nutty brown butter. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115g), browned
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (100g)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (190g)
- 1 tsp baking soda (5g)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1.5g)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (5ml)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional, 60g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in both sugars and browned butter (let cool slightly) until well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; stir until blended.
- Gently fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
- If using nuts, fold them into the batter before pouring into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Substitute nuts with chocolate chips for a sweeter variation.
- Ensure bananas are fully ripe for optimal sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg