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Moist Homemade Brown Butter Zucchini Banana Bread

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A moist and flavorful banana bread enhanced with nutty brown butter and fresh zucchini for extra moisture and texture. This easy recipe combines wholesome ingredients to create a comforting and indulgent loaf perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (brown butter)
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1 medium zucchini (about 1 cup grated, unpeeled)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir continuously as it foams and turns golden brown with nutty aromas, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour into a bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Prep the zucchini: Grate the unpeeled zucchini using the fine side of a box grater. Place grated zucchini in a clean kitchen towel and squeeze out excess moisture until damp but not soggy.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but slightly chunky. Add the brown butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until combined and glossy.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Bring it together: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Stop mixing as soon as no streaks of flour remain. Fold in the grated zucchini and nuts if using.
  6. Prepare 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 the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  7. Cool before slicing: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully over medium heat and watch closely to avoid burning. Squeeze out excess moisture from zucchini to prevent soggy bread. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Tent with foil if browning too fast during baking. Let bread cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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