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Brown Butter Banana Bread with Chocolate Chunks

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A comforting and moist banana bread enhanced with nutty brown butter and gooey chocolate chunks, perfect for a cozy treat or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chunks

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper if desired.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Swirl occasionally until it foams, turns golden with brown flecks, and smells nutty (about 4-6 minutes). Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.
  3. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the browned butter and whisk until combined. Whisk in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract until the batter is glossy and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth with some small chunks. Fold the bananas gently into the wet mixture.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two additions, folding gently after each until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Fold in chocolate chunks, reserving a few to sprinkle on top.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle reserved chocolate chunks evenly over the surface.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

If bananas are not ripe, microwave for 30 seconds to soften. Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough bread. Toss chocolate chunks in flour before folding to prevent sinking. Tent with foil if top browns too fast. Muffin tins can be used with reduced baking time (20-25 minutes).

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, chocolate chunks, easy banana bread, comfort dessert, homemade banana bread

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