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

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A nostalgic and comforting banana bread recipe featuring nutty browned butter, ripe bananas, and melty dark chocolate chips, all made in one bowl for a fluffy texture and rich flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter (5 minutes): In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir constantly as it foams and turns a golden brown with a nutty aroma. Be careful not to burn it! Pour the browned butter into your large mixing bowl and let it cool slightly.
  2. Mash the Bananas (2 minutes): Peel and mash 3 medium ripe bananas with a fork until smooth but still a bit chunky. Add the bananas to the browned butter in the bowl.
  3. Add Sugars and Eggs (3 minutes): Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup packed brown sugar until combined. Crack in 2 large eggs (room temperature) and mix gently. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for aroma.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients Separately (2 minutes): In a small bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients (3 minutes): Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula. Mix just until no large flour streaks remain—overmixing leads to a dense bread.
  6. Add Dark Chocolate Chips (1 minute): Fold in 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Prepare the Pan and Bake (60 minutes): Pour the batter into a greased or parchment-lined 9×5-inch loaf pan. Smooth the top gently. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Rest (20 minutes): Let the banana bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes, then transfer it onto a cooling rack to cool completely. This step helps the crumb set nicely.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning; stir constantly and watch for amber color and nutty aroma. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread fluffy. Toss chocolate chips in a little flour before folding to prevent sinking. Check bread starting at 50 minutes to avoid overbaking. For gluten-free, use a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend and add xanthan gum if needed. For vegan, substitute butter with coconut oil, eggs with flax eggs, and use dairy-free chocolate chips.

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