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Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe Easy Cozy Treat with Sea Salt Flakes

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A cozy and easy banana bread featuring nutty brown butter, gooey chocolate chips, and a crunchy sea salt flake topping. Perfect for a comforting snack or breakfast.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Place 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally as it melts and foams. After about 5-7 minutes, the butter will turn golden brown and smell nutty. Be careful not to burn it! Immediately pour into a heat-safe bowl and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 medium ripe bananas until mostly smooth but with some texture.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the browned butter (cooled but still liquid), 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (50g) packed brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 tsp vanilla extract to the bananas. Stir until combined.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt.
  6. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Be gentle to avoid overmixing — a few lumps are okay.
  7. Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in 3/4 cup (130g) semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly through the batter.
  8. Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter to your prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
  9. Sprinkle Sea Salt: Lightly scatter about 1/2 tsp of sea salt flakes over the top.
  10. Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 55-65 minutes. Start checking at 55 minutes by inserting a toothpick into the center — it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
  11. Cool: Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

If the top browns too fast but the inside is still undercooked, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Use ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness. Sea salt flakes add a delightful crunch and flavor contrast. For gluten-free, substitute flour with almond or gluten-free blend. For dairy-free, use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate chips.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, chocolate chip, sea salt flakes, easy banana bread, cozy snack, quick banana bread

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