Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with these Banana Bread Brownies – rich, moist banana bars topped with a decadent browned butter frosting. A delightful twist on traditional banana bread that will have you coming back for more!
Ingredients
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For the brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the frosting:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, browned
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×9-inch or 9×13-inch baking pan, depending on desired thickness.
- Mix the brownie batter: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar until smooth. Mix in the sour cream, eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined—do not overmix.
- Bake the brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Prepare the frosting: Brown the butter in a saucepan, then cool slightly. Whisk together the browned butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.
Notes
- For added texture, fold in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
- These bars store well in the fridge and taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
