Description
Delight in the rich flavors of these Banana Bread Brownies, a scrumptious treat that combines the moistness of ripe bananas with a luscious brown butter frosting. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy evening at home, these brownies are simple to make and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth. Crafted with everyday ingredients, this recipe ensures you can whip up a batch anytime you crave a unique dessert. Indulge in this easy-to-follow recipe that transforms traditional banana bread into fudgy brownie goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until creamy.
- Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently mix until combined, then fold in walnuts if using.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow cooling for 10 minutes before frosting.
- For the frosting, melt butter over medium heat until browned. Combine with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk; whisk until smooth.
- Frost the warm brownies and cut into squares before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg