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Cozy One-Bowl Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Toasted Walnuts

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A simple, comforting banana bread with a rich nutty flavor from brown butter and a delightful crunch from toasted walnuts. Perfect for cozy moments and easy to make in one bowl.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (60g) walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1/2 cup (115g) of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as it melts, then starts to foam and turn a golden brown color. This takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Toast the walnuts: While the butter is browning, toast 1/2 cup (60g) of walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly with a fork until mostly smooth. Add the browned butter (warm, not hot), granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until combined, do not overmix.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: Sift or add the flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Fold gently with a spatula until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add walnuts: Fold in the toasted walnuts, reserving a small handful to sprinkle on top.
  6. Prepare the pan: Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. Pour the batter in and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved walnuts evenly over the surface.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 50 minutes.
  8. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Toast walnuts separately to keep them crunchy. Do not overmix the batter to maintain a tender crumb. Let the bread cool completely before slicing for cleaner cuts. If top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, toasted walnuts, one-bowl recipe, easy banana bread, cozy dessert, quick bread

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