Banana Bread Brownies: Decadent Comfort You Can’t Resist Recipe
These Banana Bread Brownies combine the moistness of ripe bananas with rich cocoa and crunchy walnuts to create a decadent treat that’s both comforting and irresistible. Perfectly baked to a fudgy texture and topped with a smooth, sweet frosting, this recipe is an ideal twist on traditional brownies that blends banana bread flavors with chocolatey indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings (1 brownie per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 3 medium ripe bananas (preferably overripe for optimal flavor)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a substitute)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional, can substitute with chocolate chips)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Frosting
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mash bananas and mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in sour cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until the mixture is well combined.
- Combine sugar, cocoa, and eggs: In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and eggs until the mixture becomes fluffy and paler in color, indicating well-aerated batter.
- Fold banana mixture with dry ingredients: Gently fold the banana and sour cream mixture into the cocoa mixture. Then carefully incorporate the flour and chopped walnuts, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the finished batter evenly into the greased baking pan. Use a spatula to smooth the top for even baking.
- Bake the brownies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center — it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool before frosting: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, which helps them set and makes them easier to frost.
- Prepare frosting and finish: In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, use overripe bananas with brown spots.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt to reduce fat.
- Walnuts can be swapped with chocolate chips or omitted for nut-free brownies.
- Check brownies a few minutes before the minimum baking time to prevent overbaking.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before refrigerating leftovers to maintain moisture.
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