Banana Bread Brownies Recipe

Banana Bread Brownies Recipe

These Banana Bread Brownies are incredibly soft, moist, and packed with sweet banana flavor. Finished with a rich brown butter glaze, they combine the best of banana bread and brownies into one irresistible dessert that’s perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.

Ingredients

For the Brownies

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup sour cream

For the Brown Butter Glaze

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and mashed bananas.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Mix just until combined.
6. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
7. Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. While the brownies bake, melt the butter for the glaze in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty, about 4–5 minutes.
9. Remove from the heat and whisk in the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
10. Pour the warm glaze over the warm brownies and spread evenly.
11. Let the glaze set completely before slicing into squares.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Servings

16 brownies

Nutrition (Per Brownie)

• Calories: 245
• Carbohydrates: 37g
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 115mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 25g

Nutrition values are approximate and may vary depending on the ingredients used.

Tips

• Use overripe bananas with brown spots for the sweetest flavor.
• Don’t overmix the batter to keep the brownies soft and tender.
• Add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
• These brownies freeze well for up to 3 months.