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Brown Butter Maple Walnut Banana Bread Recipe Easy Cozy Cinnamon Sugar Top

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A cozy banana bread featuring nutty browned butter, subtle maple sweetness, toasted walnuts, and a crunchy cinnamon sugar topping. Perfect for slow mornings or casual get-togethers.

Ingredients

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  • 3 to 4 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup (75g) chopped walnuts, toasted lightly
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, then begins to foam. Watch closely as it turns a golden brown with small brown flecks forming on the bottom. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper if desired.
  3. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but with some texture left. Add the browned butter, maple syrup, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches, folding gently after each addition. Fold in the toasted walnuts last, reserving a handful for the topping.
  6. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top gently with a spatula. Sprinkle the reserved walnuts evenly and dust the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
  8. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  9. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Toast walnuts at 350°F for 8-10 minutes for enhanced flavor. Do not overmix the batter to keep bread tender. Tent foil if top browns too quickly. Let bread cool before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, maple syrup, walnut, cinnamon sugar topping, cozy, easy banana bread, homemade bread

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