Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Moist, rich, and packed with flavor, this Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread takes the classic to the next level. Browning the butter adds a deep, nutty aroma that pairs beautifully with sweet bananas and melty chocolate. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a cozy afternoon treat.

Author: Delicate Kitchen

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Servings: 8 slices

Calories: 477 kcal per serving

Ingredients

3 - ripe bananas
¼ cup - brown sugar
½ cups scant - white sugar
½ cup - unsalted butter
2 - eggs
1 tsp - vanilla extract
2 cups - all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons - baking powder
½ tsp - salt
1 cup - chocolate chips

Instructions

In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue cooking, swirling occasionally, until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F), grease or line a loaf pan (18–21 cm / 8×4-inch). Mash bananas in a large bowl. Add both sugars and the cooled brown butter. Mix until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the banana mixture and stir gently until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with extra chocolate chips on top. Bake for 55–65 minutes.
Cover with a clean kitchen towel as it cools to keep it extra moist. Let it fully cool before slicing.

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