Browned Butter Banana Bread Recipe

Name: Browned Butter Banana Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 3 very ripe bananas; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
3 very ripe bananas
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)

1
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a low simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until butter is browned, fragrant, and foamy, with brown bits in it, 5 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Measure 1/3 cup of browned butter; reserve remaining browned butter for another use.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
3
Mash bananas in a large bowl; stir in brown sugar, white sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and 1/3 cup brown butter.
4
Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Fold flour mixture into banana mixture just until all ingredients are moistened; pour into prepared pan.
5
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 3 very ripe bananas, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Browned Butter Banana Bread 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.

Browned Butter Banana Bread

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