Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Brown Butter Banana Bread, a delightful quick bread that takes traditional banana bread to new heights. The rich, nutty essence of browned butter melds beautifully with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, creating a moist and tender loaf that is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. This easy-to-follow recipe is beginner-friendly and can be made ahead of time for busy weekdays. Enjoy a slice fresh out of the oven or toasted with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups mashed ripe banana (about 4 medium bananas)
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter until it turns golden brown with small flecks. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed bananas, light brown sugar, and browned butter. Whisk together before adding in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Mix in ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the flour until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg