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Extra Moist Brown Butter Banana Bread with Dark Chocolate Chunks

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This banana bread features browned butter for a rich, moist texture and is studded with bittersweet dark chocolate chunks for a perfect homemade treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60g) plain Greek yogurt (optional but recommended)
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 3/4 cup (130g) dark chocolate chunks (70% cacao recommended)

Instructions

  1. Place 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until mostly smooth with a few lumps. Whisk in browned butter (cooled but still liquid), 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/4 cup Greek yogurt until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups sifted flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon if using.
  5. Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture gently with a spatula until no flour streaks remain. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Fold in 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout the batter.
  7. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking around 50 minutes. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter.
  8. Allow bread to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Watch the butter closely when browning to avoid burning; remove from heat once golden brown and nutty aroma develops. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Use very ripe bananas for best moisture and sweetness. If the top browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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