Banana Bread Brownies Recipe
Indulge in the perfect fusion of banana bread and brownies with this delightful recipe. Moist and rich banana bread brownies topped with a decadent brown butter frosting are a treat for any occasion.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Banana Bread Brownies:
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3–4 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
For the Brown Butter Frosting:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter, then add Greek yogurt, eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gently mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Optional: Add walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 23-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make Frosting: Brown butter in a skillet, then whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Apply Frosting: Pour warm frosting over warm brownies, spreading evenly.
- Cool and Serve: Allow to cool before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Banana Bread Brownies, Brown Butter Frosting, Dessert Recipe