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Freshly baked brown butter banana bread sliced on a wooden board

Brown Butter Banana Bread Ingredients

Rich, nutty, and irresistibly moist—this brown butter banana bread takes the classic comfort treat to a whole new level.

The deep caramel notes from browned butter add a luxurious twist that pairs beautifully with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas.

Whether you enjoy it as breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a cozy dessert, this is one loaf that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (8–10 slices) 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (for moisture)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir frequently until the butter foams, then turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas and brown sugar until combined. Add the browned butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the Greek yogurt and optional nuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Slice, serve warm, or toast lightly for an extra treat!
  • Author: Emilya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Keywords: Brown Butter Banana Bread