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One-Bowl Browned Butter Banana Bread

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A rich, moist banana bread made with nutty browned butter, requiring only one bowl for mixing. This easy recipe delivers gourmet flavor with minimal effort and cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium-large overripe bananas, peeled and mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated white sugar
  • 1/2 cup (100g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Swirl occasionally until it foams, then sizzles quietly with brown specks and a nutty aroma (5-7 minutes). Pour into a heat-safe bowl and cool for 5 minutes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash bananas with a fork until mostly smooth.
  4. Add cooled brown butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the bananas. Whisk vigorously until smooth.
  5. Sprinkle flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Fold in optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Ensure bananas are very ripe (black spots) for maximum sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to avoid a tough texture. Let the brown butter cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent scrambling. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. For dairy-free, use a plant-based butter that browns well.

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