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Ultimate Brown Butter Banana Bread with Chocolate Chunks

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A moist and rich banana bread featuring nutty brown butter and gooey chocolate chunks, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar (or half granulated and half brown sugar)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (170g) bittersweet or semisweet chocolate chunks
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5-7 minutes. Pour into a heatproof bowl and let cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. Mash bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth with some lumps.
  4. Add cooled brown butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Whisk or stir until combined and glossy.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon.
  6. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet banana mixture until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in chocolate chunks and optional nuts evenly.
  8. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if top browns too fast.
  10. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Let browned butter cool before mixing with eggs to prevent cooking them. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Use chocolate chunks instead of chips for melty pockets. If bananas are not ripe enough, roast them at 300°F for 15 minutes to intensify flavor. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum if needed. For vegan, use flax eggs and vegan butter.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, chocolate chunks, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade loaf, quick bread

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