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Tender Extra Moist Brown Butter Banana Bread Recipe with Easy Cinnamon Streusel Topping

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This banana bread is tender, extra moist, and packed with rich brown butter flavor topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. Perfect for cozy moments and easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, browned and cooled slightly
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup (50g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • For the Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
  • 1/2 cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup (65g) packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Melt 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until golden brown with nutty aroma. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  3. Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk mashed bananas, browned butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
  5. Fold Dry into Wet: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, folding gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Batter will be thick and slightly lumpy.
  6. Make the Cinnamon Streusel: In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add cold butter cubes and mix with fingers or pastry cutter until coarse crumbs form.
  7. Assemble and Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top. Sprinkle streusel evenly over batter. Bake 55-65 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean or with few moist crumbs. Tent with foil if streusel browns too quickly.
  8. Cool and Serve: Cool bread in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack. Slice and enjoy.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for best sweetness and moisture. Watch butter closely when browning to avoid burning. Do not overmix batter to keep bread tender. Rotate loaf pan halfway through baking for even crust. Streusel topping adds crunchy texture contrast. Variations include adding nuts, chocolate chips, or using gluten-free flour.

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Keywords: banana bread, brown butter, cinnamon streusel, moist banana bread, quick bread, easy banana bread, homemade banana bread

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