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Tender One-Bowl Banana Bread Recipe Easy Brown Butter Chocolate Swirl

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A tender, moist banana bread made in one bowl with browned butter and a rich chocolate swirl, perfect for cozy mornings or snacks.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup packed (50 grams) brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces (115 grams) dark chocolate, melted

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts, foams, and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  3. Mash the bananas in a medium mixing bowl until smooth but slightly chunky.
  4. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs to the bananas. Stir gently until combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Pour in the cooled browned butter and vanilla extract. Stir until evenly incorporated.
  6. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet mixture until no flour streaks remain. Do not overmix.
  7. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring between, then let cool slightly.
  8. Spoon half the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  9. Drizzle half the melted chocolate over the batter. Add the remaining batter on top, then drizzle the rest of the chocolate. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the chocolate through the batter.
  10. Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs and edges pull away from the pan.
  11. Cool the bread in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Brown the butter carefully to prevent burning. Melt chocolate just until smooth and slightly cooled for best swirling effect. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate. Nuts or chocolate chips can be folded in before baking.

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