Banana Bread Brownies
Enjoy the delightful fusion of banana bread and brownies in this easy-to-make treat that is moist, chewy, and topped with delicious frosting.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream Can be substituted with Greek yogurt or buttermilk
- 0.5 cups butter, softened Softened to room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 3-4 pieces ripe bananas, mashed Use well-ripened bananas for best flavor
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts Optional, can be replaced with chocolate chips
Frosting
- 0.25 cups butter Melted until browned
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar Adjust to desired sweetness and consistency
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk Add to achieve desired frosting consistency
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the granulated sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs. Beat until creamy and well-blended.
- Mash the ripe bananas and add them to the mixture along with the vanilla extract. Whisk until fully combined.
- Sift in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold the batter gently with a spatula until just incorporated.
- Carefully fold in the chopped walnuts.
Baking
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before frosting.
Frosting
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter until browned, stirring frequently.
- Transfer the browned butter to a bowl and add half of the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Whisk until smooth.
- Spread warm frosting over the cooled brownies.
Notes
These brownies can be served warm or at room temperature. For added flavor, consider drizzling chocolate or caramel sauce over them before serving.