Brown Butter Walnut Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

This Brown Butter Walnut Banana Bread recipe combines the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with the sweetness of ripe bananas and crunchy walnuts. It’s a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe that elevates the taste and texture.

Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this banana bread is easy to make and requires simple ingredients. The brown butter adds a depth of flavor that makes this loaf truly special.

Delicious Brown Butter Walnut Banana Bread

This banana bread features a moist and tender crumb, enhanced by the toasty flavor of brown butter and the crunch of walnuts. The recipe takes about 1 hour to prepare and bake, yielding one loaf that serves approximately 8 slices.

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, brown butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.