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Moist Homemade Banana Bread with Brown Butter and Honey

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A moist and tender banana bread with a nutty caramel undertone from brown butter and natural sweetness from honey. Perfect for quick breakfasts, snacks, or thoughtful homemade gifts.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (220g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and starts to brown, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Mash the bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth but still a bit chunky.
  4. Add the browned butter (warm, not hot), honey, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk or stir gently until combined without overmixing.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture in batches, folding gently with a spatula until just combined.
  7. If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Grease or line the loaf pan well to prevent sticking. Check the bread starting at 50 minutes as oven temperatures vary. Optional mix-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips add texture and flavor. For gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and add 1/4 tsp baking powder. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and honey with maple syrup.

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