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Cozy Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chips and Walnut Crumble – Easy Homemade Treat

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A comforting and easy banana bread featuring brown butter, chocolate chips, and a crunchy walnut crumble topping. Perfect for cozy occasions and quick homemade treats.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 ½ cups mashed)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (130g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup (60g) walnuts, chopped (divided)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (for crumble)
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for crumble)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper, letting some overhang for easy lifting later.
  2. Brown the butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter. Stir constantly as it melts and foams. When it turns golden brown and smells nutty (about 5-7 minutes), remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl to cool for about 10 minutes.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth but still a bit chunky. Stir in the browned butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined. Do not overbeat.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet banana mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Add chocolate chips and walnuts: Fold in ¾ cup (130g) chocolate chips and ¼ cup (30g) chopped walnuts. Reserve the remaining ¼ cup walnuts for the crumble topping.
  7. Make the walnut crumble topping: In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup (30g) chopped walnuts with 2 tablespoons brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (if using). Sprinkle evenly over the batter in the loaf pan.
  8. Bake: Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 55-65 minutes. Insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter. If the top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil after 40 minutes.
  9. Cool: Remove from oven and let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then loosen the edges and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Fold dry ingredients gently to keep the bread tender. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best flavor and moisture. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil. The crumble topping adds a delightful crunch and texture contrast.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, chocolate chips, walnut crumble, easy banana bread, homemade treat, cozy dessert

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