Banana Bread Brownies
"Indulge in super moist Banana Bread Brownies—tender, sweet, and flavorful with sour cream, walnuts, and mashed bananas. A delightful treat!"
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Servings: 12
Equipment
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Ingredients
For Banana Bread Brownies:
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 3 Bananas Mashed
- 1/2 cup 1 stick Unsalted Butter, at Room Temperature
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs at Room Temperature
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cups Sugar
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup Walnuts Chopped
- 3/4 tsp Salt
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 3 tbsp Milk
- 1 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Prepare Banana Batter:
- In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and eggs using an electric mixer. Beat until well combined.
- Add mashed bananas and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
Add Dry Ingredients:
- Incorporate the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt) into the batter. Mix until well combined.
- Stir in chopped walnuts.
Bake:
- Pour the banana batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating that the brownies are ready.
Cool Brownies:
- Remove the baking pan from the oven and let the banana bread brownies cool slightly.
Prepare Frosting:
- While the brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a saucepan, melt butter until it reaches a medium brown color.
- Turn off the heat and add powdered sugar (1 cup at a time), stirring until combined after each addition.
- Add milk and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Frost the Brownies:
- Pour the frosting over the brownies, spreading it evenly.
- Allow the banana bread brownies to cool completely.
Cut and Serve:
- Once cooled, cut the brownies into squares and serve. Enjoy your Banana Bread Brownies!
Notes
Instead of walnuts, consider incorporating chocolate chips, pecans, or peanuts into the recipe. Keep these banana bread brownies fresh by storing them at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Use an airtight container or a sealed plastic bag to store any remaining banana bread brownies.