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Moist One-Bowl Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Walnuts Easy and Perfect

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A moist and flavorful banana bread featuring brown butter and crunchy walnuts, made in one bowl for easy preparation. Perfectly balanced texture with a tender crumb and nutty depth.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (for browning)
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (220g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar (150g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (60g), lightly toasted

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Brown the butter: Melt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally until it foams and turns deep golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a large mixing bowl; let cool slightly.
  3. Add ¾ cup packed light brown sugar to the warm brown butter and stir until dissolved.
  4. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the mashed bananas until the batter is thick and glossy.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
  8. Fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts gently to distribute evenly.
  9. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes, starting to check at 50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  11. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If the crust browns too fast, tent the loaf loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Toast walnuts for extra flavor. Avoid overmixing to keep the bread tender. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend. For nut-free, omit walnuts and add chocolate chips or dried fruit.

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