This super moist brown butter cinnamon banana bread is a delightful twist on the classic banana bread. It combines the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter with the warmth of cinnamon, making it a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.

Using ripe bananas, this homemade banana bread is easy to prepare and yields a moist texture that everyone will love. It’s a fantastic way to use overripe bananas and is sure to become a favorite in your collection of banana recipes.

Delicious Brown Butter Cinnamon Banana Bread

This banana bread features the deep flavor of brown butter and a hint of cinnamon, resulting in a moist and flavorful loaf. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 slices.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), browned
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 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

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Brown the Butter: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the browned butter and sugar. Mix well, then add the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
6. 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.
7. Cool and Serve: Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Cook and Prep Times

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

Nutrition Information

• Servings: 8 slices
• Calories: 210kcal
• Fat: 9g
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 32g