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Homemade Brown Butter Zucchini Banana Bread

Moist Homemade Brown Butter Zucchini Banana Bread Bliss

Experience the delight of Homemade Brown Butter Zucchini Banana Bread, a perfect blend of brown butter, zucchini, and bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter for browning
  • 1 cup zucchini grated and squeezed dry
  • 2 large ripe bananas mashed
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs or dairy-free yogurt
  • optional sugar can adjust based on banana ripeness
  • optional nuts like walnuts or pecans, toasted for flavor

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • medium saucepan
  • mixing bowls
  • Box Grater
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan until deep golden brown and let cool slightly.
  3. Grate zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture with a kitchen towel.
  4. Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  5. Mash ripe bananas and combine with brown butter, eggs, and zucchini in another bowl.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and add nuts or chocolate chips if desired.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Watch the butter closely while browning; it can burn quickly. Squeeze all moisture from the zucchini for best results. Tent with foil if the top darkens too quickly.

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