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Moist Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips and Walnut Crunch Made Easy

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A rich and moist banana bread featuring nutty brown butter, gooey chocolate chips, and a crunchy walnut topping. This recipe elevates classic banana bread with deep caramel-like flavors and satisfying textures.

Ingredients

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  • 3 very ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (reduce to 1/2 cup for less sweetness)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, toasted for topping

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the 6 tablespoons of butter. Keep cooking, swirling the pan occasionally, until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 4 to 5 minutes. Pour the browned butter into a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth but still a little chunky. Add the browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir well until combined and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Scatter the reserved chocolate chips and toasted walnuts evenly over the surface.
  7. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. If the top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil.
  8. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully over medium heat, swirling constantly to avoid burning. Toast walnuts in a dry pan for 3-5 minutes to enhance flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil during baking. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for best texture.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, chocolate chips, walnut crunch, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread, quick banana bread

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