Brown Butter Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas, roughly mashed (Large bananas)
• 8 tbsp unsalted butter (Browned before adding to the batter)
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup brown sugar (Packed)
• 1 large egg (At room temperature)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• salt (A pinch)
• 0.5 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (Folded into the batter)
• chopped walnuts (Optional; for sprinkling on top)
• semi-sweet chocolate chips (Additional chips for sprinkling on top, if desired)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Place the 8 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.

3. 3

   Cook the butter, stirring occasionally, for about 5–7 minutes, until it turns deep golden brown and develops a nutty aroma.

4. 4

   Remove the browned butter from the heat and let it cool slightly.

5. 5

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the roughly mashed bananas, slightly cooled browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.

6. 6

   Whisk the wet ingredients until well combined.

7. 7

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

8. 8

   Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.

9. 9

   Mix until just combined; do not continue mixing beyond that point.

10. 10

    Fold in the measured semi-sweet chocolate chips.

11. 11

    Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

12. 12

    If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts and additional chocolate chips over the top.

13. 13

    Bake for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bread comes out clean.

14. 14

    Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

15. 15

    Transfer the bread to a wire rack and let it cool completely before serving.

Notes

The source does not specify a storage method or the exact amount of optional walnuts or additional topping chocolate chips.

Nutrition per serving

• dessert
• baking
• quick bread
• banana bread
• chocolate chip
• vegetarian