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Brown Butter Banana Bars with Tahini Swirl


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  • Author: Chef Billy

Description

Moist, nutty banana bars swirled with rich tahini for a surprising twist on a classic treat.


Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 3 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
  2. Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until nutty and golden. Let cool.
  3. In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, cooled brown butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  4. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Fold into wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan. Drizzle tahini and honey over top, then swirl with a knife.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before slicing.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.