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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Irresistibly Moist Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

This Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is a delightful twist on a classic, featuring rich, nutty flavors and ultra moist texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Use good-quality butter like Kerrygold.
  • 3 Overripe Bananas Choose heavily speckled or brown bananas.
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ cup Brown Sugar Preferably dark brown, packed.
  • 2 Eggs Large, at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract.
  • ½ cup Whole Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Sour Cream Can substitute with full-fat Greek yogurt.
  • 1¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Be careful not to overmix.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Can swap with milk or dark chocolate chips.

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Sifter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Melt ½ cup of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 5-8 minutes until golden brown and nutty smelling.
  3. Mash 3 overripe bananas in a large mixing bowl, then add the sugars, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, sour cream, and cooled brown butter.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture and mix gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in ½ cup of chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  6. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 70-80 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use blackened bananas and be careful not to burn the butter. Store it wrapped tightly to maintain freshness.

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