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Ultra-Moist Banana Bread Recipe with Brown Butter and Dark Chocolate Chunks for Perfect Homemade Treats

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This ultra-moist banana bread features a tender crumb with glossy pockets of melted dark chocolate and a rich depth from brown butter, creating a perfect homemade treat that is soft, flavorful, and comforting.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3/4 cup (130g) dark chocolate chunks (70% cacao preferred)
  • 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: Place 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently as it melts and foams. After about 5 minutes, it will turn golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly (about 5 minutes).
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Mash bananas in a medium bowl until smooth but still a bit chunky, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together brown sugar and granulated sugar. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the browned butter into the sugar and egg mixture. Add mashed bananas and Greek yogurt if using. Mix gently until combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  7. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients with a spatula just until combined; do not overmix.
  8. Fold in dark chocolate chunks evenly throughout the batter.
  9. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top gently. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil halfway through baking if the top browns too fast.
  10. Let the banana bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning; remove from heat as soon as it turns a warm amber color. Let the brown butter cool to warm or room temperature before adding to the batter to prevent cooking the eggs. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly during baking. Let the bread cool in the pan before removing to maintain moisture and structure.

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