Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of banana bread and brownies with this easy-to-make and flavorful recipe for Banana Bread Brownies. These moist and decadent brownies topped with a creamy frosting are sure to become a favorite dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Brownie:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 bananas)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract, and stir until combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips, if using. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Make frosting: Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the milk and vanilla, then whisk in the powdered sugar until smooth and spreadable.
- Frost and serve: Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies and let set before slicing.
Notes
- These banana bread brownies are extra moist and flavorful.
- For a deeper flavor, brown the butter for the frosting before mixing.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
