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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Take your classic comfort bake to the next level! The nutty, caramelized magic of browned butter paired with sweet, overripe bananas and melty chocolate chips makes this the ultimate banana bread. It is melt-in-your-mouth tender, incredibly flavorful, and guaranteed to make your kitchen smell absolutely amazing.
Course Dessert
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 6 slices

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup + 2 TBSP salted butter browned
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 240g
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¾ cup of sugar 144g
  • 2-3 mashed bananas 240g
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chocolate chips divided (¾ cup or 126g inside the batter, ¼ cup or 42g for the top)

Instructions

  • STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • STEP 2: Brown butter over low-medium heat for 5-10 minutes or until the butter turns an amber color and brown toasty bits line the bottom of the pan. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool.
  • STEP 3: Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg and set aside.
  • STEP 4: In a large mixing bowl mix together browned butter and sugars, forming a paste.
  • STEP 5: Scrape the sides of the mixing bowl, and add in mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla.
  • STEP 6: Gradually add in your dry ingredients. Mix until just combined - avoid over mixing
  • STEP 7: Fold in ¾ cup of chocolate chips, and pour the batter into a greased 9x5 loaf pan.
  • STEP 8: Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top of the loaf and bake at 350 degrees for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • STEP 9: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing. Set on a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

  • To prevent your chocolate chips from sinking to the bottom of the pan during the bake, toss them in a little flour before mixing them into the batter. This helps the chips “grip” better to maintain suspended throughout the loaf. 
  • For the best flavor, be sure to use bananas that are heavily spotted, or even close to being black. The darker the bananas, the sweeter the flavor. 
  • If you’re in a hurry, you can place the bowl of browned butter into the refrigerator to speed up the cooling process. Just don’t let it solidify!
  • When testing for doneness, test in a couple of spots to make sure you’re getting an accurate read. If you hit a chocolate chip, for example, it may look like wet batter. 
  • If you’d like a little extra crunch, you can add ½ cup of chopped walnuts along with the chocolate chips.