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Easy One-Bowl Brown Butter Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips

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A simple, comforting banana bread recipe featuring nutty brown butter and melty chocolate chips, made in one bowl for easy preparation and cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (130g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat immediately and pour into a large mixing bowl to cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  2. Mash the bananas: Peel and mash 3 medium ripe bananas in the same bowl or a separate small bowl with a fork until mostly smooth with a few lumps remaining.
  3. Add sugar and eggs: To the browned butter and bananas, add 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar and 2 large eggs. Whisk or stir vigorously until fully combined and glossy, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract: Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Add chocolate chips: Fold in 3/4 cup (130g) chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  8. Prepare the loaf pan: Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan well or line with parchment paper.
  9. Pour and smooth: Transfer the batter into the loaf pan, smoothing the top evenly with a spatula.
  10. Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 55–65 minutes. Start checking at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  11. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Use very ripe bananas for best sweetness and moisture. Do not overmix the batter to keep the bread tender. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Toss chocolate chips in a little flour before folding in to prevent sinking.

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