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Close-up view of a slice of brown butter pumpkin banana bread on a white marble surface.

Brown Butter Pumpkin Banana Bread

A moist and flavorful banana bread infused with pumpkin and warm spices, topped with nutty brown butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dairy and Baking
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan until golden and nutty, then cool slightly.
  3. Mix browned butter, bananas, pumpkin, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine dry ingredients and gradually add to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  5. Fold in nuts if using, pour into pan, and bake for 60-70 minutes.
  6. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the nuts before folding them in.