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Tender Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Swirl

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A tender, extra moist banana bread enriched with nutty brown butter and a sweet cinnamon swirl, perfect for any occasion and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the cinnamon swirl:
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter over medium heat. Stir frequently. After 5-7 minutes, the butter will foam and the milk solids will turn golden brown with a nutty aroma. 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 it with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 medium ripe bananas until smooth with some small lumps remaining.
  4. Add the browned butter (warm but not hot), 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk or beat until combined and smooth, about 2 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until no dry flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  7. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons melted butter. Mix until crumbly but spreadable.
  8. Pour half of the banana bread batter into the prepared loaf pan. Drop spoonfuls of half the cinnamon mixture over the batter. Repeat with remaining batter and cinnamon topping. Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the cinnamon sugar through the batter, creating a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 55-65 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 50 minutes. Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use a heavy-bottomed pan to brown butter to prevent burning. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil. Do not overmix the batter to keep bread tender. Swirl cinnamon sugar gently to maintain marbled effect. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Cool completely before slicing for best texture.

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