Banana Bread Brownies 

Banana Bread Brownies offer a delightful fusion of two beloved treats banana bread and brownies. These bars are moist and dense, enriched with ripe bananas and complemented by a luscious brown butter glaze. Perfect for using overripe bananas, they make for an irresistible snack or dessert.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

For the Banana Bread Bars:

• 1½ cups granulated sugar

• 1 cup sour cream

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• ¾ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Brown Butter Frosting:

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• 4 cups powdered sugar

• 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract

• 3 tablespoons milk

Directions

1. Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and softened butter. Beat in the sour cream, eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until well combined.

3. Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts.

4. Bake the Bars: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

5. Prepare the Frosting: While the bars are baking, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and emits a nutty aroma, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.

6. Finish the Frosting: Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and well combined. The frosting should be slightly thicker than a glaze but not too stiff.

7. Frost the Bars: Once the bars are baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. While still warm, pour the brown butter frosting over the bars, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 254 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 39 g

• Protein: 4 g

• Fat: 9 g

  • Saturated Fat: 6 g

• Cholesterol: 47 mg

• Sodium: 268 mg

• Potassium: 122 mg

• Fiber: 1 g

• Sugar: 24 g

• Vitamin A: 313 IU

• Vitamin C: 2 mg

• Calcium: 24 mg

• Iron: 1 mg