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Cozy Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Dark Chocolate Walnut Swirl

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A rich and moist banana bread enhanced with nutty brown butter, swirled with bittersweet dark chocolate and toasted walnuts for a comforting and delicious treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 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) dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup (75g) chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter over medium heat in a light-colored saucepan. Stir constantly until it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. In a large bowl, mash 3 medium ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but still a bit chunky. Stir in 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup brown sugar.
  3. Add the slightly cooled brown butter, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the banana mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  6. Toast 3/4 cup chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes until fragrant. Let cool slightly.
  7. Fold the toasted walnuts and 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips into the batter, reserving a handful of each for topping.
  8. Pour half the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Sprinkle half of the reserved chocolate and walnuts over it. Add the remaining batter, then top with the rest of the chocolate and walnuts. Swirl gently with a butter knife to create a marbled effect.
  9. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the loaf on the middle rack for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if the top browns too quickly.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use a light-colored pan to better monitor the browning of butter. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast. For muffins, bake 20-25 minutes. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour but expect a denser texture.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, dark chocolate, walnuts, easy banana bread, moist banana bread, chocolate swirl, walnut swirl, comfort food

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