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Cozy One-Bowl Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe Easy Homemade with Walnuts and Honey

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A cozy, nutty banana bread made with browned butter, walnuts, and honey, perfect for comforting moments and easy one-bowl preparation.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently until it foams and turns golden brown with nutty aromas (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  3. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until mostly smooth but still a little chunky.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the browned butter, 1/4 cup (85g) honey, 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, and 2 large eggs. Stir until combined and glossy.
  5. Add Dry Ingredients: Sprinkle in 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp ground cinnamon. Fold gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in Walnuts: Gently stir in 1/2 cup (60g) toasted chopped walnuts.
  7. Pour and Bake: Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Drizzle: Let bread cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. While warm, drizzle with extra honey.

Notes

If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or oat flour and adjust moisture. For vegan, use flax eggs and coconut oil browned instead of butter, and maple syrup instead of honey. Toast walnuts lightly for best flavor. Let bread rest on cooling rack for crisp crust and tender crumb.

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