Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Brown Butter Banana Bread—a unique twist on a classic favorite. This moist and flavorful quick bread features the rich, nutty essence of browned butter, elevating its taste to new heights. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert, each slice delivers a warm and comforting sensation that is simply irresistible. With easy-to-follow steps and wholesome ingredients like ripe bananas and whole wheat flour, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all levels. Enjoy it toasted with almond butter, drizzled with honey, or alongside fresh berries for an elevated treat!
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 prepare a loaf pan by greasing it.
- In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium-low heat until golden brown with flecks.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed bananas, light brown sugar, and browned butter; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Add ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; whisk until combined.
- Gently fold in the flour with a rubber spatula until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast & Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg