Banana Bread Brownies
These Banana Bread Brownies combine the soft texture of banana bread with a sweet brown butter frosting. Made with ripe bananas and sour cream, they’re rich, moist, and beginner-friendly—perfect for using up overripe fruit and satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until creamy.
- Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Blend for 1 minute.
- Fold in chopped walnuts.
- Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden.
- For the frosting, brown butter in a saucepan. Remove from heat.
- Whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm brownies and spread evenly. Cool before slicing.
Notes
To get the best texture, use overripe bananas and don’t overmix the batter. For a variation, add chocolate chips or swap walnuts with pecans in your banana bread brownies.
Nutrition:
Calories: 320 per serving (approx.), Fat: 14g, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 3g, Sugar: 30g, Fiber: 1g