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Ultra-Moist Banana Bread

This ultra-moist banana bread showcases ripe bananas and brown butter for a decadent treat, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup brown butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Mix the mashed bananas and melted brown butter until well combined.
  3. Stir in the sugars, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add the baking soda and salt, mixing well.
  5. Incorporate the flour until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Brown your butter until fragrant, but do not burn it. Avoid overmixing the batter.

  • Author: jayne
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 65 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: banana bread, baking, dessert, easy recipe