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Moist Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Swirled Nutella and Toasted Walnuts

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A moist and flavorful banana bread enhanced with nutty brown butter, swirled Nutella, and crunchy toasted walnuts. Perfect for a comforting treat with a delicious twist.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned
  • 3 large ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 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
  • 1/2 cup (150g) Nutella or chocolate-hazelnut spread
  • 1/2 cup (60g) toasted and roughly chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Brown the butter: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup unsalted butter. Stir frequently as it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and transfer to a heatproof bowl to cool for about 5 minutes.
  2. Prepare bananas: Peel and mash 3 large ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth but slightly chunky (about 1 1/2 cups).
  3. Mix wet ingredients: Add 3/4 cup granulated sugar to the mashed bananas. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir in the cooled browned butter until combined.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  5. Mix batter: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Toast walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1/2 cup chopped walnuts for 3-4 minutes, stirring often until fragrant and golden. Set aside to cool.
  7. Assemble with Nutella: Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. Pour half the batter into the pan. Dollop half of the Nutella over the batter and swirl gently with a butter knife or skewer. Add remaining batter and repeat with remaining Nutella and swirl again.
  8. Add walnuts: Sprinkle toasted walnuts evenly over the top, pressing lightly into the batter.
  9. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking at 55 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out with a few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
  10. Cool and serve: Let bread cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes before removing. Cool completely before slicing. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Brown the butter carefully to avoid burning and develop a nutty aroma. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the bread tender. Use a butter knife for gentle Nutella swirling to create pretty ribbons. Toast walnuts carefully to prevent burning. You can substitute flour for almond flour for gluten-free or use dairy-free butter and flax eggs for a vegan version.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, Nutella, toasted walnuts, moist banana bread, quick banana bread, easy banana bread, swirled Nutella, toasted nuts

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