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Banana Bread Brownies

Irresistible Banana Bread Brownies Soft and Fudgy Delight

These Banana Bread Brownies blend the comfort of banana bread with the richness of brownies, creating a delightful dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar for richer flavor, use brown sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream (or Plain Greek Yogurt) for lighter version
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 2 cups Ripe Bananas about 4 bananas, mashed
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts (optional) substitute with pecans or omit for nut-free
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Add the granulated sugar, sour cream, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas, mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
  6. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Cool the brownies in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the frosting by combining melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
  11. Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies evenly.
  12. Slice into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Customize your frosting with flavors like cinnamon or cocoa powder.

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