Banana Bread Brownies
Delicious and moist banana bread brownies that combine rich flavors of bananas and brown butter frosting.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch pan
- Large Bowl
- skillet
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread Bars
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 0.5 cup butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3-4 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 Tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the sour cream and eggs, bananas, and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and mix just until moistened. Stir in walnuts, if using.
- 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.
Brown Butter Frosting
- 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.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. Adjust with more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
- Pour the warm frosting over the warm bars. Spread gently with the back of a spoon.
Notes
Add nuts or chocolate chips to the batter before baking. Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 313IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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