Description
These soft and fudgy banana bread brownies are a delightful combination of rich brownie and moist banana bread, offering a comforting dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt)
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ripe bananas (mashed, about 2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts (optional)
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 3 tablespoons milk (more if needed for spreading)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Cream together sugar, sour cream, and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- If using walnuts, fold them in gently.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread it out evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Melt the butter for frosting in a small saucepan over medium heat until light golden brown, about 4–5 minutes.
- Whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and spreadable.
- Once the brownies have cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
- Cut into squares or bars and enjoy!
Notes
These brownies can be made ahead and taste even better the next day! Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg