Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Brown-Butter Banana Bread, a refined twist on a classic favorite. This moist and tender loaf combines the nutty richness of brown butter with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas and dark brown sugar, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying it warm from the oven or toasted with a pat of butter, this banana bread promises to impress your family and friends. Easy to make and versatile enough for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, it’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
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- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 3 large ripe bananas (mashed), plus 1 halved for decoration
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a light-colored sauté pan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter until golden brown with a nutty aroma. Let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas and mix in the eggs until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, dark brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg.
- Fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients gently. Add the melted brown butter and stir until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, placing cut-side up banana halves on top and sprinkling more dark brown sugar over them.
- Bake for 70 to 80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg