Banana Bread Brownies

Banana Bread Brownies

These delicious Banana Bread Brownies may be my favorite sweet treat to use up ripe bananas! They're thick and moist with a finger-licking brown butter frosting.

Ingredients

  • granulated sugar
    1 c
  • plain greek yogurt)

    (or sour cream

    1 c
  • butter

    softened

    ½ c
  • eggs
    2 large
  • ripe bananas

    mashed

    3
  • vanilla extract
    2 tsp
  • all-purpose flour
    2 c
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • salt
    ¾ tsp
  • butter
    4 tbsp
  • powdered sugar
    2 c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • milk
    1 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the sour cream and eggs, bananas and vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and mix just until moistened. Stir in walnuts, if using.

  4. 4

    Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with few crumbs. Make frosting while the bars bake.

For the brown butter frosting:

  1. 1

    Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Allow it to come to a simmer until it starts to turn a delicate brown and has a nutty aroma (watch carefully so you don't burn the butter!) Remove from heat immediately.

  2. 2

    Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. (Add a little more powdered sugar, or milk, if needed to thicken or thin the frosting). Pour the warm frosting over the warm bars.  Spread gently with the back of a spoon.

Banana Bread Brownies

Banana Bread Brownies

4.9(548)254 cal

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About this Recipe

Got a few overripe bananas staring at you from the counter? Transform them into these irresistible Banana Bread Brownies, a delicious twist that combines two beloved desserts into one incredible sweet treat, perfect for using up those bananas.

What makes these banana bread bars truly special is their unbelievably thick and moist texture, a hallmark of excellent banana bread, now in a convenient brownie form. Paired with a luscious, finger-licking brown butter frosting, this recipe elevates a classic into something truly extraordinary and utterly satisfying.

Prepare yourself for a dessert experience that perfectly balances the comforting sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich depth of a brownie. Each bite offers a tender, cake-like crumb, reminiscent of your favorite banana bread, topped with a creamy, subtly nutty brown butter frosting that melts in your mouth. You'll find these bars incredibly satisfying, making them a perfect pick-me-up or a delightful end to any meal, with each serving coming in at a satisfying 254 calories.

Customization & Variations

Feel free to swap the plain Greek yogurt for sour cream if that's what you have on hand; both will ensure the same moist results. For an extra layer of flavor and texture in your banana bread brownies, consider folding in a handful of chocolate chips or chopped walnuts with the flour mixture before baking.

These Banana Bread Brownies are ideal for sharing at potlucks, afternoon tea, or simply as a comforting dessert at home. They're a fantastic way to satisfy your sweet tooth and make the most of those ripe bananas.

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