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Moist Brown Butter Banana Bread with Walnut Streusel

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A moist, nutty, and tender banana bread featuring browned butter and a crunchy walnut streusel topping. This easy homemade recipe is perfect for any occasion and a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, packed
  • 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 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter. Stir frequently as the butter foams, then turns golden brown with nutty aroma (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. Make the Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour, and 1/2 cup (60g) chopped walnuts. Add 3 tablespoons (45g) cold cubed butter and use your fingers or a fork to mix until crumbly. Set aside.
  4. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas until mostly smooth but with some texture. Add the browned butter, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  5. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together 1 3/4 cups (220g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon (if using).
  6. Mix Batter: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula. Don’t overmix—stop when just combined; a few flour streaks are fine. Fold in 1/2 cup (60g) chopped toasted walnuts.
  7. Transfer & Add Streusel: Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle the walnut streusel evenly over the batter.
  8. Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean with a few moist crumbs. If streusel browns too quickly, tent with foil halfway through baking.
  9. Cool: Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. This resting time helps the bread set and keeps it moist inside.

Notes

Brown butter carefully over medium heat to avoid burning; stir constantly. Toast walnuts separately for extra flavor and crunch. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender. Line pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup. Let bread cool before slicing to avoid crumbling.

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