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Banana Bread Brownies

Banana Bread Brownies

Delicious Banana Bread Brownies that are thick, moist, and topped with brown butter frosting.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 254 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan
  • Large bowl
  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Bread Bars

  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 0.5 cups butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3-4 pieces 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 Tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9x13 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. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. Pour the warm frosting over the warm bars. Spread gently with the back of a spoon.

Notes

Variations include adding nuts or chocolate chips. Can make ahead and freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 268mgPotassium: 122mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 313IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Banana Bread Brownies, banana recipe, brownies, dessert, snack
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