Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Brown Butter Banana Bread, a delightful quick bread that beautifully marries the sweetness of ripe bananas with the buttery depth of browned butter. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for breakfast, a cozy afternoon snack, or a sweet dessert to wrap up your day. With its tender texture and nutty aroma, each slice is a comforting treat that pairs perfectly with coffee or tea. Enjoy it plain or elevate it with toppings like nut butter or fresh fruit to make every bite memorable. Whether you’re sharing it at a brunch gathering or enjoying it solo, this banana bread will surely impress.
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. Prepare your loaf pan with baking spray or grease it lightly.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the unsalted butter while stirring constantly until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, light brown sugar, and browned butter. Whisk until smooth, then add the egg and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Stir in the ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Gradually fold in the white whole wheat flour using a rubber spatula until just combined—avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick inserted into the center.
- Allow cooling in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg