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Cozy One-Bowl Banana Bread with Brown Butter and Walnuts

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A simple, comforting banana bread recipe featuring browned butter and toasted walnuts for a rich, nutty flavor. Perfect for cozy breakfasts or snacks with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150g)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (50g)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (220g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (90g)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 6 tablespoons (85g) of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir often as it melts, then foams and begins to turn golden brown. Once it smells nutty and has small brown specks, immediately remove from heat. Pour into your mixing bowl and let cool for about 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare the bananas: While the butter cools, peel and mash 3 ripe bananas in the same mixing bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth but still a bit chunky.
  3. Add sugars and egg: To the mashed bananas and brown butter, add 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1 large room-temperature egg. Mix well using a wooden spoon or spatula until combined.
  4. Stir in vanilla and optional ingredients: Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. If using cinnamon or Greek yogurt, mix these in now.
  5. Mix dry ingredients separately: In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in walnuts: Add 3/4 cup toasted walnuts and fold them in evenly.
  8. Prepare the pan and bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Pour batter into pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool and enjoy: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Watch butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts to enhance flavor and crunch. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to keep bread tender. Tent with foil if bread browns too quickly. Cool completely before slicing for best texture.

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