Maple Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This Maple Brown Butter Banana Bread recipe combines the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with the sweetness of ripe bananas. It’s a delightful twist on the classic banana bread recipe that adds depth and complexity to every bite.

Perfect for breakfast or as a snack, this banana bread is easy to make and uses simple ingredients. The addition of maple syrup enhances the flavor, making it a favorite among banana bread enthusiasts.

Delicious Maple Brown Butter Banana Bread

This banana bread features a moist and tender crumb, enriched with the caramel notes of brown butter and the natural sweetness of bananas. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields one loaf, perfect for sharing or enjoying throughout the week.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), browned
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

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 and continue cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, brown butter, maple syrup, beaten egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
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.