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Cozy One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe with Brown Butter and Chocolate Chips Made Easy

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This cozy one-bowl banana bread features nutty brown butter and melty chocolate chips, delivering a moist, tender crumb and rich flavor in an easy, mess-free recipe perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons (90g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Brown the butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and nutty, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth but still a bit chunky (about 1 cup mashed).
  4. Add the browned butter (warm, not hot), granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula, stopping as soon as no flour is visible to avoid overmixing.
  7. Fold in the chocolate chips and any optional add-ins like nuts or cinnamon.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 50 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. If edges brown too quickly, tent the loaf loosely with foil halfway through baking.
  11. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness. Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. For dairy-free, substitute browned coconut oil for butter. For gluten-free, use almond flour or gluten-free blend.

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