Description
Indulge in the warmth of this brown butter banana bread, where nutty flavors meld with the sweetness of ripe bananas. This loaf, with its golden crust and moist crumb, is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Enjoy it warm or toasted with a pat of butter for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter, stirring until it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5 minutes). Allow to cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but still textured.
- Stir in granulated and brown sugars until combined, then add eggs and mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Stir in vanilla extract and pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg