Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of classic banana bread and rich brownies with these Banana Bread Brownies topped with a luscious brown butter frosting. Each bite offers a moist, fudgy texture enriched by ripe bananas and a hint of nuttiness from chopped walnuts. Perfect for any occasion, these brownies are an easy-to-make treat that will impress family and friends alike. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoyed on their own, these brownies are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 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 (for frosting)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until creamy. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Sift in all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently combine with a rubber spatula and fold in chopped walnuts.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for about 10 minutes before frosting.
- For the frosting, heat butter in a pan until browned; then mix with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Frost the cooled brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg