Brown Butter Glazed Banana Bread

My son stayed home from school today because he is still feeling awful and sadly, I woke up with a terrible sore throat and no energy. We both hunkered down at home watching movies and being mellow. I made us a brown butter glazed banana bread and we both thought it was amazing and made us feel better. My daughter and her friend were thrilled to come home from school to eat a slice of this decadent treat.

Brown Butter Glazed Banana Bread

Banana Bread:

• 2 cups flour
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¾ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 very ripe large bananas mashed well (1 1/2 cups)
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 large eggs beaten lightly
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Brown Butter Glaze:

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp half & half to taste

How to Make Brown Butter Glazed Banana Bread

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat a large loaf pan with cooking spray.

Prepare the banana bread by whisking together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined.

In a separate bowl whisk together the well-mashed banana, yogurt, eggs, butter, and vanilla until very well combined.

Lightly fold the banana mixture into the flour mixture with a rubber spatula until just combined and the batter looks thick and chunky–don’t over-mix! Scrape the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.

Place into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the brown butter glaze by measuring and sifting the powdered sugar into a mixing bowl, set aside.

Brown the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, swirling pan occasionally. Remove from heat when the golden-brown flecks begin to appear in the center of the foamy bubbles.

Carefully pour browned butter over powdered sugar in a mixing bowl, use a rubber spatula to scrape any excess butter and browned bits from the pan. Add the cream and stir mixture until smooth and creamy. Add more if needed.

Once the bread has cooled completely, place some parchment paper on the table then place the cooling rack with the banana bread loaf on top of the parchment.

Drizzle the brown butter glaze over the top of the loaf, to taste. Allow to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving with ice-cold milk. Enjoy.