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Banana Bread Brownies

Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist on Comfort Food

Delight in these Banana Bread Brownies, a perfect mashup of moist banana bread and rich brownies that can be customized with chocolate chips or nuts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream (or Plain Greek Yogurt)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted
  • 2 large Large Eggs room temperature
  • 2-3 large Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour measured accurately
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts optional
For the Optional Toppings
  • 1/2 cup Cream Cheese Frosting optional
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Glaze optional

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Banana Bread Brownies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash 2-3 very ripe bananas until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no more flour streaks remain.
  6. If desired, fold in chopped walnuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Once baked, cool completely in the pan before frosting and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or different nuts. Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting for the best results.

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