Brown Butter Oreo Banana Bread
This Brown Butter Oreo Banana Bread blends the rich, nutty depth of browned butter with the sweetness of overripe bananas and the satisfying crunch of crushed Oreos. Finished with a light cream cheese icing, this dessert is a unique twist on the classic banana bread, offering layers of texture and flavor in every bite. Ideal for brunches, afternoon snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread
- 3 overripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter browned
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreos reserve 1/4 cup for topping
For the Cream Cheese Icing
- 2-3 tablespoons cream cheese room temperature
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Brown the Butter
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once it foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
Make the Banana Bread Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled browned butter and brown sugar. Mix until smooth, then add the mashed bananas and stir to combine. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and milk until fully incorporated.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients and Oreo Mix
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold in 1 1/4 cups of the crushed Oreos, keeping some larger chunks for texture.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Fold in the Oreo mixture gently.
Bake the Bread
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter into the pan and spread evenly. Top with the reserved crushed Oreos. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Begin checking at 55 minutes.
Cool and Add the Cream Cheese Icing
- Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese and milk until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and whisk until the icing is smooth and pourable. Drizzle over the cooled banana bread.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the bread tender.
- Make sure the bread is fully cooled before adding the icing to prevent melting.