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Flavorful Banana Bread Recipe with Brown Butter and Crunchy Walnuts

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A moist and delicious banana bread featuring nutty brown butter and crunchy toasted walnuts, perfect for any occasion and easy to make with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup (90g) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • Optional: pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips
  • Optional: substitutions for gluten-free, vegan, nut-free as described

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Swirl or stir as it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Toast the walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast the walnuts, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly golden. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional spices.
  5. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky (about 1 1/2 cups).
  6. Combine wet ingredients: Add browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Stir gently until combined and smooth.
  7. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients carefully until no streaks of flour remain. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Fold in toasted walnuts, reserving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
  9. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved walnuts on top.
  10. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through if top browns too fast.
  11. Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully over medium heat to avoid burning. Toast walnuts to enhance flavor and crunch. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Bananas can be ripened in a 300°F oven for 15 minutes if needed.

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