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Banana Bread Brownies

Irresistibly Moist Banana Bread Brownies You’ll Love

Try these Banana Bread Brownies, a perfect blend of comfort and indulgence with a rich brown butter frosting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Bars & Brownies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Sugar or brown sugar for added moisture
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted
  • 2 large Eggs room temperature
  • 3 medium Mashed Bananas ripe
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust to preference
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts optional, or chocolate chips
For the Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted, brown it
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 2 tablespoons Milk adjust for consistency

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or whisk
  • Jelly roll pan
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
  2. Combine sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs in a mixing bowl; blend until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Fold in mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
  5. If using, gently fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased jelly roll pan, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Prepare the brown butter frosting by melting butter in a saucepan until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  9. Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.
  10. Spread frosting evenly over the warm brownies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to 3 months, frost after thawing.

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