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Brown Butter Caramelized Banana Bread

Irresistible Brown Butter Caramelized Banana Bread Recipe

This Brown Butter Caramelized Banana Bread is rich, moist, and packed with flavor, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with a gluten-free blend
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Can use brown sugar for more flavor
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Brown Butter Brown until nutty aroma is released
  • 12 oz Mashed Bananas Use the ripest bananas
  • 0.5 cups Greek Yogurt Can replace with regular yogurt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Can use banana extract for stronger flavor
  • 0.5 tsp Almond Extract Optional
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binding agent
  • 1.5 tsp Baking Powder Check for freshness
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda Check for freshness
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
For the Caramelization
  • 2 bananas Extra Bananas For caramelized topping

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large mixing bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Brown Butter: Melt ½ cup of butter over medium heat, stirring until golden brown and nutty, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ cup brown sugar, 12 oz mashed bananas, ½ cup Greek yogurt, browned butter, and vanilla.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Fold the dry mixture into the wet until just combined.
  5. Caramelize Bananas: Melt 1 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp honey, add sliced bananas, and cook until golden, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Layer the Batter: Pour half of the batter into a greased loaf pan, add half caramelized bananas, top with remaining batter and bananas.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool & Serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store at room temperature wrapped in plastic for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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