Browned Butter Banana Bread

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Browning the butter really adds a depth of flavor to banana bread, not to mention it smells extra amazing when in the oven. This is my go-to recipe when I have ripe bananas, and has taken me a while to get it right. Enjoy it hot, fresh from the oven.

Submitted by Chef V
Updated on September 5, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter

  • 3 very ripe bananas

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (Optional)

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (Optional)

Directions

  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.

Cook’s Note

Browning the butter will reduce the volume somewhat. For this reason, I begin with 1/2 cup of butter and measure 1/3 cup of butter after browning. Don't skip the browning step! It really adds depth to the flavor.

Chocolate chips, nuts, or whatever else you enjoy can be added in.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of butter. The actual amount of butter consumed will vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

389 Calories
17g Fat
55g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 389
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 10g 51%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 439mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 25g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 29mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 279mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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