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Cozy Coastal Grandma’s One-Bowl Banana Bread with Brown Butter and Walnuts

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A rich and nutty banana bread featuring brown butter and toasted walnuts, made in one bowl for easy preparation and cleanup. Perfect for cozy mornings and comforting snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown and nutty smelling, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with some lumps.
  4. Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the slightly cooled browned butter until combined.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until glossy and thick.
  6. In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Fold in most of the toasted walnuts, reserving a few for topping.
  9. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Scatter the remaining walnuts on top.
  10. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if crust browns too quickly.
  11. Cool the bread in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Watch the butter carefully when browning to avoid burning. Leaving some lumps in the mashed bananas adds texture. Toast walnuts separately for extra crunch. Tent bread with foil if crust browns too fast. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For vegan, use coconut oil and flax eggs.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, walnuts, one-bowl recipe, easy banana bread, cozy baking, quick bread, comfort food

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