Brown Butter Walnut Chocolate Chip Bread
[Vegan]

To Begin:

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a loaf pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it using butter or coconut oil.

To Make the Brown Butter:

1. In a medium 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter, stirring occasionally and letting it cook for 3-4 minutes, until dark bits begin to form and the entire butter becomes fragrant and darker. Set aside and let cool.

To Toast the Walnuts:

1. Add chopped walnuts to a baking sheet and toasting them in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, tossing them halfway to ensure that browning is even on both sides. Remove from oven and let them cool.

To Make the Bread:

1. In a large bowl, add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, brown sugar, cinnamon, and sea salt, whisking them together until combined. Add in the cooled browned butter, vanilla, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, and milk, mixing until combined and mostly smooth. NOTE: DO NOT OVER-MIX! Fold in half of the cooled toasted walnuts and chocolate chips.
2. Pour batter in the prepared loaf pan and evenly spread it out.
3. Gently place the remaining chocolate chips and walnuts on top of batter (lightly pressing them in so they stay in place).
4. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick or knife that is inserted in the middle comes out clean.
5. Once done, remove bread from oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes before gently removing it from loaf pan to cool completely.
6. Once cooled, slice, and enjoy!
7. Bon Appetit!