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Best Quick One-Bowl Banana Bread with Brown Butter

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This quick one-bowl banana bread with brown butter is proof that you don’t need fancy techniques or a stand mixer to make something truly special. The brown butter adds a depth of flavor that feels luxurious, but the method is so simple you can make it on a Tuesday night without breaking a sweat.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup or 240 g mashed)
  • ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place a rack in the center position. Line your loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the long sides.
  2. Brown the butter in your mixing bowl: Place the cubed butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until the butter turns golden-amber with brown specks and smells nutty (about 2-3 minutes). Let cool for 2 minutes.
  3. Mash the bananas: Peel the bananas into a small bowl and mash with a fork until mostly smooth. You should have about 1 cup of mashed banana.
  4. Mix the wet ingredients: To the bowl with the browned butter, add the granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  5. Add the bananas: Stir in the mashed bananas until evenly incorporated.
  6. Add the dry ingredients: Sprinkle the flour, baking soda, and salt over the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined. If adding chocolate chips or walnuts, fold them in now.
  7. Pour into the pan: Scrape the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Tap the pan gently on the counter a few times to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The top should be golden brown and cracked.
  9. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, using the parchment sling, lift it out and transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool completely before slicing (about 1 hour).

Notes

Don’t rush the brown butter; watch for the nutty aroma and brown specks. Room temperature ingredients matter. Measure flour correctly by spooning and leveling. Check for doneness with a toothpick. Let the bread cool completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, quick bread, one bowl, easy banana bread, no mixer

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