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Cozy One-Bowl Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Dark Chocolate Chips

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A simple, comforting banana bread made in one bowl with nutty brown butter and bittersweet dark chocolate chips, perfect for easy homemade baking.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, then foams, and begins to turn golden brown with a nutty aroma. This takes about 5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately to prevent burning and let it cool slightly.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth but still slightly chunky.
  4. Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 large egg until combined, about 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the slightly cooled brown butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing gently to blend.
  6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients. Stop mixing as soon as there are no more flour streaks to avoid a dense loaf.
  8. Gently fold in 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips, saving a few to sprinkle on top if desired.
  9. Pour batter into the loaf pan, spread evenly, and top with reserved chocolate chips.
  10. Bake for 55-65 minutes. Start checking at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  11. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Do not overmix the batter to prevent a dense loaf. Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness. Tent the loaf with foil if the top browns too quickly during baking.

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