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Browned Butter Banana Bread with Einkorn Flour

This heavenly treat combines the rich, nutty notes of browned butter with the delicate sweetness of Einkorn flour for a truly unforgettable taste. Every bite is a moist, tender revelation that elevates the classic banana bread to new heights. If you're craving a gourmet twist on a beloved comfort food, look no further.
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Taste, Texture and Ease: Einkorn Banana Bread Overview

  • Caramel nutty banana notes: Discover the delightful interplay of caramelized notes from browned butter and coconut sugar, the subtle nuttiness of einkorn, and the natural sweetness of ripe bananas.

  • Easy 1 bowl: This recipe boasts the convenience of a single bowl, making the process and cleanup a breeze.

  • Soft crumb moist crumb: Each bite offers a tender, yielding crumb that’s wonderfully moist and satisfying. 

This easy, moist einkorn banana bread strikes the perfect balance between rich banana sweetness and warm, caramel-nutty undertones. If you’re a fan of classic banana bread, you’ll definitely want to try it with the added depth of browned butter and the unique character of einkorn flour. These simple ingredients bring extra richness and flavor to every bite — and banana bread is no exception. I love the deep, toasty notes that einkorn adds, and this recipe is simple to follow, delivering a tender, flavorful loaf that’s just right for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. If you’re a sourdough lover, you’ll also want to try my Einkorn Sourdough Banana Bread — it’s just as delicious and inspired by this very recipe.

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Ingredients you will need for this delicious and healthy Browned Butter Einkorn Einkorn Banana Bread

  • Ripe Bananas- The riper the better

  • Coconut sugar

  • Browned butter

  • Vanilla Extract

  • Eggs

  • Einkorn Flour

  • Salt

  • Baking soda

  • Walnuts (optional) 

The secret to amazing Browned Butter Einkorn Banana Bread is... browned butter- So let's tackle how to brown butter that here first!

Browned butter is a delicious and versatile ingredient that adds nutty, caramel undertones to dishes. Making browned butter is a simple process but requires close attention to prevent burning. (If you love the rich flavor of browned butter, you’ll also enjoy my Einkorn Brown Butter Blondies recipe — another easy and irresistible treat!)

Start melting the butter

To start place your butter in a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. I prefer to use a 2qt saucepan for browning my butter.

Watch for foaming

As the butter melts, it will begin to foam. Use a heatproof spatula to stir the butter occasionally and scrape the sides and bottom of the pan.

Golden color and aroma

The foam will slowly dissipate, and the butter will begin to turn golden brown. The milk solids will separate and caramelize on the bottom of the pan. Watch closely as it can burn quickly.

Remove and cool

When it reaches a golden amber color and has a nutty aroma, remove it from the heat and pour it into a heatproof bowl to cool. You will notice little brown bits in the butter and that is normal, those little bits are caramelized milk solids.

How to brown butter

Note: When replacing recipes with browned butter, allow for liquid loss. When browning butter, you will typically lose 10-20% of the water in the butter. For this reason, add 1-2 tbsp more depending on the recipe. For this recipe, Browned Butter Einkorn Banana Bread, I have already accounted for the loss in water. 

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Mastering the Signature Split: The Secret to a Beautiful Banana Bread Top

For a beautiful bakery-style split down the center, place a thin 1x1 sliver of butter right across the top of the batter before baking. As it melts, it creates that perfect, iconic crack. You can do this with any quick bread recipe!

Tips

Preheat oven fully: Always allow your oven to preheat fully before placing your loaf inside. A properly heated oven ensures even baking and helps prevent your banana bread from collapsing in the center.

Choose very ripe bananas- Make sure your bananas are very ripe, with lots of brown spots. The riper the banana, the more moisture and natural sweetness it adds to your bread, resulting in a moist, flavorful loaf.

Add nut or chocolate chips- For texture and added sweetness add nuts or chocolate chips which pair well with this brown butter banana bread. 

Use a light colored loaf pan: Using a light-colored loaf pan helps prevent over-browning. Dark pans absorb more heat, which can cause your banana bread to overbake on the outside before it’s fully cooked inside. 

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Storing your Browned Butter Einkorn Banana Bread

Full disclosure here, this Einkorn banana bread never last longer than a few days in our house…However it will be just perfect stored on the counter in an airtight container or Ziploc for 2 days, then I would transfer into the fridge for up to 5 days. 

You can also pre-slice the banana bread and freeze it in an airtight container or Ziploc and pull out as desired and thaw in refrigerator. 

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Browned Butter Einkorn Banana Bread

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Browned butter banana bread is a delicious twist on traditional banana bread, but made with browned butter and Einkorn flour which brings out the nutty flavor and richness in this bread.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Baking, Breakfast, Dessert
Servings 1 Loaf

Ingredients
  

  • 140g (10 tbsp) Salted butter 10 tbsp butter should equal 1/2 cup of melted browned butter. The process of browning butter causes water to evaporate losing 10-20% liquid. This recipe is adjusted to account for that loss. 140g is measured prior to browning.
  • 120g (3/4 cup) Coconut sugar
  • 350g (3 Medium) Ripe bananas mashed Should be about 1 1/4 cup mashed bananas.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 180g (1 ½ cup) Einkorn flour all purpose
  • 3/4 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Brown the butter: Add 10 tablespoons butter to a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until melted and simmering. Stir occasionally. The milk solids will separate, sink, and begin to brown. When the butter turns a golden amber color and smells nutty, remove from heat. Transfer to a bowl and let cool. (Tip: Place in the fridge for 10 minutes if needed, but don’t let it solidify—aim for a warm/cool liquid.)
  • Prepare the pan & oven: Line a 9x5 or 8.5x4.5 loaf pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl or stand mixture, whisk together mashed bananas, coconut sugar, vanilla, eggs and cooled brown butter. Make sure the butter isn’t hot, or it will scramble the eggs.
  • Add your dry ingredients: Add einkorn flour, baking soda and salt and mix until just incorporated. Fold in optional walnuts or chocolate chips
  • Bake: Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 55–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 1 hour and enjoy!
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  4. 5 stars
    This is my (and my family’s) all-time favorite banana bread recipe now. It’s absolutely delicious! Especially with chocolate chips 🍫 thanks so much!

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  5. 5 stars
    I’m making this banana bread recipe for the 3rd time after recently discovering einkorn flour. Before this I had a go-to recipe (with regular flour) I’ve used for over 15 (since making this recipe, I haven’t looked back!). Simple, moist and full of flavour (I’ve been adding a bit of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove as well as pecans, if I have on hand).

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    1. Yum, Monika! That sounds absolutely delicious — I love all those cozy spices too. And I’m right there with you on the nuts — they add such a great crunch! I’m so happy you’re enjoying the recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!

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