This Easy Brown Butter Banana Bread is moist, fluffy and full of nutty brown butter and sweet banana flavors!
I have never been a fan of Monday mornings. Like ever. Friday seems so far away, doesn’t it? I firmly believe Monday mornings are always deserving of a little treat, so today we’re gonna party like it’s our birthday on Brown Butter Banana Bread! Brown butter friends! With each delicious bite, we’re going to feel that much closer to Friday!
We all know anything made with brown butter is like a million times better than with regular butter right? It’s the secret ingredient that adds an incredibly nutty, toasty flavor to any dish. This banana bread has been my son Sean’s favorite for years. You know, he’s the non-chocolate guy. (I’m still trying to wrap my head around that!) This banana bread recipe is so simple he even makes it quite often on his own. Make sure your bananas are overripe and watch your butter while it’s browning to make sure it doesn’t burn. You’ll be left with a loaf that’s moist, fluffy and full of nutty brown butter and sweet banana flavors that will definitely make this Monday morning treat hard to share!
Enjoy and have a great week guys!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup one stick butter, melted and browned
- 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 3 overripe bananas plus half of a banana for top of bread optional
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place rack in middle of oven.
- Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan generously with non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a small pot over medium heat stirring occasionally. Watch carefully so it doesn't burn. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the butter begins to give off a nutty aroma and begins to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon and baking soda. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork. Add the melted brown butter. Add the sugar, egg and vanilla and stir with a rubber spatula until well blended.
- Stir in the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan. Lay the half of a banana on top of batter.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until tester comes out clean when inserted into center of loaf. If bread is browning too quickly tent it with a piece of tinfoil. Remove from oven and let cool on wire rack for 15 minutes before removing from pan.
Mary Ann, you are such a great baker! I am totally jealous! in a good way of course! :-) your banana bread looks dreamy! and I would love a piece with my morning coffee!
Thank you so much Gaila! This banana bread is a total fave at our house! Hope you enjoy if you try!
I’ve never liked Mondays either… although I don’t think you and I are alone in that! ;) I do, however, LOVE banana bread! It always reminds me of my grandmother, because she made some killer ‘naner bread and would give it out as gifts. Loving yours, Mary Ann! Hello brown butter deliciousness! This bread can totally cure some Monday blues! Cheers, friend!
I totally agree! No blues for me today, just banana bread! Enjoy your week!
Oh my goodness, brown butter banana bread is my favorite banana bread to make! When I discovered brown butter it was like revolutionary in my kitchen! I transformed all my recipes by putting brown butter in it and everything just tasted a million times better. If I could I would have a shrine dedicated to brown butter but people might think I’m weird hahah. That banana on top looks so cool!
Absolutely Linda! Glad you like this one! Have a great week!
Brown butter in banana bread is truly magical! Your version looks wonderful. I wish I had a slice with my coffee right now.
Thanks so much Jen! It’s perfect with my morning coffee! Give it a go, it’s so easy!
I’m with you on all counts today Mary Ann! I can’t stand monday mornings but loooove brown butter. Enjoying a slice of this would greatly improve Monday mornings for sure. I always stick to my usual banana bread recipe, but I’ll after reading yours, it’s clear that I’ve been missing out. This is a keeper!
Thanks Cathy! Looks like this week is going to be pretty glum weather wise, so the more banana bread the better!
How perfect is this banana bread? Love brown butter and I bet it’s perfect with the banana.
It really is delicious Jennifer! You should give it a try!
I wouldn’t share this Mary Ann! Nope. All mineeee!! Love the brown butter, and as much of a chocolate fan I am, leavening it out allows the banana and brown butter to shine! Such a beautiful presentation and delicious recipe my dear. It totally reminds me it’s been way too long since I made banana bread! Thank you for this!
Ha! Whip yourself up some Traci! It’s so easy and so delicious. Have a wonderful week friend!
Hi,
I’d love to try this! Looks delicious and beautiful! However, quick question – you call for three bananas and I believe they’re all mashed within the batter.
When does the banana that is on top of the loaf get added? And is that going to be a fourth banana needed?
Thanks so much!
Thanks so much for bringing that to my attention Amy! I totally forget to mention that! I updated the recipe! Yes, you will need one more half of a banana for the top. The banana on top is optional. I just thought it looked pretty! Thanks so much for following and have a great day!
Thanks! I will definitely try this recipe! I looove banana bread and always seem to have overripe bananas lying around (Don’t we all?! Mine seem to love browning the second I get them home! LOL)
I never saw a banana bread recipe with the banana on top! So pretty! :)
Thanks so much Amy! It’s such an easy recipe and perfect for all those browning bananas!
I love brown butter banana bread! And this recipe looks so easy there is no excuse not to make it.
Yes! Easy and delicious Nicole! Have a great week friend!
Banana bread is sooo good, Mary Ann. I have some left over bananas that are just going brown – so this recipe is perfect timing! Never thought of adding brown butter but it must giving the banana bread a lovely nutty taste.
I totally agree Geraldine! So comforting with a nice hot cup of coffee or tea! And a great way to use up those brown bananas!
Cracking looking recipe. Banana bread is always a big hit in our house.
Yay! Glad you like it Elinor! Same at our house! Thanks for the comment!
Nothing is better than a classic Banana Bread! Looks divine Mary Ann Xx
I agree Thalia! Thanks you so much!
I’m with you on Mondays! I wish I had some of this gorgeous banana bread this morning then it wouldn’t have been so hard to get out of bed! I love that banana on top!
Thanks Rachelle! It definitely helped me get out of bed!
I just love your banana on top of the banana bread , what a great idea and yes, I agree, brown butter adds a nice flavor. Have a great week Mary Ann????
Thanks so much Gerlinde! I bought so many bananas and forgot Tom had to go out of town! I needed to use them all up! You have a wonderful week too!
This is gorgeous & I love that banana on top ;) This loaf would definitely make the first half of the week more bearable!
Thanks Megan! Yes, it definitely does!
This is seriously so creative. I love that banana on top!!!!!
Thanks Sarah! It’s really delicious too!
I absolutely love this recipe — brown butter is perfect for banana bread. I also am completely in love with the banana on top. I love that!! Looks delicious! xoxo
Thanks so much Rebecca! Trade you for some of your yummy chocolate stout cake! I’m still drooling over that one!
I love banana bread. I also love how you baked a banana half right across the top! How fun it looks! Banana bread is my favorite mid-morning snack with another cup of coffee or tea!
Me too Kathy! Perfect with my morning coffee! As usual, thanks so much for commenting!
Brown butter! Brilliant. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. A loaf of banana bread at the beginning of the week is sure to make it easier to get to Friday! xo.
Agreed! Hope your week is going well Tessa!
Gorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS photos! Love the whole banana on top. :)
Thanks so much Jennifer! I had so many bananas! Needed to use them all up!
OMG! Banana and spice is my weakness. I can practically taste the nutty flavor of browned butter and banana with spices and sugar, and I like the idea of it.
Thanks Jessie! Glad you like it! Hope you’re having a great week!
Gorgeous loaf! I adore brown butter in everything and it sounds especially perfect in banana bread!
Thank you so much Laura! I love it too! Thanks so much for commenting! Have a great weekend!
Haven’t made banana bread in ages! Think I’ll get on it this week. Lovely recipe.
Thanks so much Deb! Hope you enjoy it! It’s my son Sean’s favorite.
Hi! Do you have the exact measurements (grams/cups/ounces) for the bananas?
Hi Sam! No, no exact measurement. Just three bananas and a half of a banana for the top. Mine were medium sized bananas. Enjoy!