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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A rich and moist banana bread made with nutty brown butter, ripe bananas, and chocolate chips for a delicious homemade treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Slices
Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • ¾ cup chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty.
  3. Mash bananas in a bowl.
  4. Mix bananas with brown butter and sugars.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla and stir well.
  6. Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in another bowl.
  7. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
  8. Stir in chocolate chips.
  9. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes.
  10. Cool before slicing.

Notes

  1. Use overripe bananas for the best flavor.
  2. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread soft.
  3. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.