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Ultra-Moist Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Chocolate Chip Streusel

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This ultra-moist brown butter banana bread with chocolate chip streusel is a delicious twist on classic banana bread, featuring a nutty caramel flavor and a crispy, gooey chocolate topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 medium very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
  • For the streusel topping:
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (45g) chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and then turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth with a few small lumps remaining.
  4. Add granulated sugar and brown sugar to the bananas. Stir in eggs and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Pour the cooled brown butter and sour cream into the banana mixture. Stir gently until incorporated.
  6. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  8. Fold in the chocolate chips gently.
  9. Make the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, chocolate chips, and salt. Cut in cold cubed butter with fingers or a pastry cutter until crumbly.
  10. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and sprinkle streusel evenly on top.
  11. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  12. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use high-quality unsalted butter like Plugrá or Kerrygold for best browning. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond flour or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut yogurt and vegan butter. Tent loaf with foil if streusel browns too fast. Under-mixing is better than over-mixing to keep bread tender.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, chocolate chip streusel, moist banana bread, easy banana bread, breakfast bread, snack, dessert

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