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Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe Easy Cozy Chocolate Chip Walnut Loaf

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A cozy and easy banana bread recipe featuring rich brown butter, ripe bananas, chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (can substitute coconut sugar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts and foams. When it turns golden-brown with a nutty aroma, remove from heat and cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky. Add sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and cooled brown butter. Stir until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips and toasted walnuts evenly.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  9. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts for enhanced flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep bread tender. For gluten-free, substitute almond or oat flour and add extra binding agents. For vegan, use browned coconut oil and flax eggs.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, chocolate chip, walnut, easy banana bread, cozy loaf, quick banana bread

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