Moist, buttery, and full of flavor, this brown butter banana bread is easy to make and perfect for a cozy treat anytime
Cozy season always calls for baking, and one of my absolute favorite treats to make is banana bread. There’s just something so comforting about enjoying a warm cup of peppermint tea with a slice of fresh banana bread in the evening. Over time, I’ve tried a few different versions, but this brown butter banana bread recipe is hands down the best one yet!
I’ve seen so many recipes using brown butter, and I couldn’t resist giving it a try. After all, if melted butter smells amazing, imagine how incredible it tastes once browned and mixed into banana bread. And let me tell you—I was not disappointed! This moist brown butter banana bread turned out so delicious that it was gone in just two days. It’s perfectly sweet, buttery, and rich, and even my family members who don’t usually like banana bread couldn’t get enough.
Because it was such a hit, I had to share the recipe with you. Honestly, this might be the best banana bread recipe I’ve ever baked, and I know you’ll love it too. If you give it a try, I’d love to hear what you think—leave a comment and rating below. And if you share your creation on Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @lotsoflovemariam — I can’t wait to see your delicious recreations!
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Best Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe
Ingredients Needed
- Salted butter
- Ripe bananas
- Brown sugar (light or dark)
- Full-fat Greek yogurt
- Eggs (room temperature)
- Vanilla extract
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Chocolate chips (some for mixing in and some for sprinkling on top)
How To Make This Moist Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease and line a standard loaf pan with non-stick baking paper.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat until golden brown (it’ll take about 5 minutes- make sure to keep mixing), then remove from the heat and pour immediately into a large bowl to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Once the butter has cooled a little, mash the bananas and add them to the bowl with the butter along with the brown sugar, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a wooden spoon, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, keeping a few aside to sprinkle on top.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spread so it’s even, and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking at around 50 minutes by inserting a wooden stick into the center. If it comes out wet, bake longer; if it comes out mostly clean with a few crumbs, it’s ready. Don’t overcook or else it will come out dry.
- Let the banana bread cool for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy!
How To Store Your Banana Bread
- Allow the banana bread to cool completely (overnight is best).
- Slice and place it in an airtight container.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- When ready to eat, warm a slice in the microwave for 30–40 seconds for the best taste and texture.
- To freeze, wrap individual slices (or the whole loaf) tightly in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe bag or container.
- Frozen banana bread will last up to 3 months.
- To enjoy, thaw at room temperature or warm a slice in the microwave straight from frozen.
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Equipment Needed
Brown Butter Banana Bread
Equipment
- 1 standard size loaf pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 3 large ripe bananas
- ¾ cup light or dark brown sugar
- 1 cup full fat greek yogurt
- 2 eggs room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips to mix and a few to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C and grease and line a standard loaf pan with non-stick baking paper.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat until golden brown (it’ll take about 5 minutes- make sure to keep mixing), then remove from the heat and pour immediately into a large bowl to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Once the butter has cooled a little, mash the bananas and add them to the bowl with the butter along with the brown sugar, Greek yogurt, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and gently fold together with a wooden spoon, being careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, keeping a few aside to sprinkle on top.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, spread so it’s even, and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, checking at around 50 minutes by inserting a wooden stick into the center. If it comes out wet, bake longer; if it comes out mostly clean with a few crumbs, it’s ready. Don’t overcook or else it will come out dry.
- Let the banana bread cool for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy!
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