Banana Bread Brownies

These Banana Bread Brownies combine the best of two worlds: the rich, fudgy texture of brownies and the moist, banana flavor of classic banana bread. Topped with a brown butter frosting, they’re perfect for using up ripe bananas and indulging your sweet tooth.

Banana Bread Brownies

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These Banana Bread Brownies combine the best of two worlds: the rich, fudgy texture of brownies and the moist, banana flavor of classic banana bread. Topped with a brown butter frosting, they’re perfect for using up ripe bananas and indulging your sweet tooth.

• Author: Chef Megan

Ingredients

• For the Brownies:

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan:Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
3. Make the Brownie Batter:In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until creamy.Add in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in walnuts, if using.
4. In a large bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs until creamy.
5. Add in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in walnuts, if using.
7. Bake:Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
8. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Make the Brown Butter Frosting:In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.In a bowl, combine the browned butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until smooth and spreadable.
10. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until it turns golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
11. In a bowl, combine the browned butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Whisk until smooth and spreadable.
12. Frost and Serve:Spread the brown butter frosting over the cooled brownies. Slice and serve.
13. Spread the brown butter frosting over the cooled brownies. Slice and serve.

Notes

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Make it Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute if needed.