Brown Butter Banana Bread With Peanut Streusel

Name: Brown Butter Banana Bread With Peanut Streusel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for the streusel); 1/2 cup brown sugar (for the streusel); 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for the streusel); 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (for the streusel); 2/3 cup roasted and salted peanuts, finely chopped; 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for the cake); 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (for the cake); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 bananas, very ripe; 2 eggs; 1/3 cup brown sugar (for the cake); 1/3 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup whole milk yogurt; 2 tablespoons orange juice, fresh or store bought; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1/4 cup unsalted butter (for the streusel)
1/2 cup brown sugar (for the streusel)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for the streusel)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (for the streusel)
2/3 cup roasted and salted peanuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup unsalted butter (for the cake)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (for the cake)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 bananas, very ripe
2 eggs
1/3 cup brown sugar (for the cake)
1/3 cup white sugar
1/2 cup whole milk yogurt
2 tablespoons orange juice, fresh or store bought
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0 F. Grease your loaf pan (you'll want one that's at least 3 inches deep) with butter and coat with a thin dusting of flour.
2
For the streusel: Melt 1/4 cup of butter. Stir in the 1/2 cup sugar, 1/3 cup flour, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix in the nuts. Set aside.
3
For the cake: Place the 1/2 cup of butter in a medium pan over medium heat. Once it's melted, don't walk away. Take it off the heat once the sizzling stops (4 to 5 minutes) and brown bits drop down to the bottom of the pan. Set aside to cool.
4
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
5
In the bowl of your food processor, combine the brown butter, bananas, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, yogurt, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Blend until almost smooth (about 15 seconds). If you see any chunks of banana, pulse for a few more seconds.
6
Pour the wet ingredients over the combined dry ingredients. Carefully fold together. Make sure to incorporate all of the flour pockets but be careful not to overmix. Spoon into your greased loaf pan. Pour the streusel all over the top of the batter. Using your fingers or a spoon, gently press some of the streusel a few inches down into the batter. Place on a sheet pan in the middle of your preheated oven. Don't worry if it overflows a bit. It will look cool and still taste great.
7
The cake is done when you stick a skewer or paring knife about an inch from the center of the cake and it comes out clean. The very center should still be gooey. This takes between 35 and 40 minutes. Since all ovens are different, start checking after about 25 minutes.
8
Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes. Then eat with butter, cream cheese, or a large scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. If you eat it the next day, make sure to warm it up or toast it and then slather it with butter. Freezes beautifully for a few months.

1059

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for the streusel), 1/2 cup brown sugar (for the streusel), 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (for the streusel), 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (for the streusel), and more.

Yes, Brown Butter Banana Bread With Peanut Streusel falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!