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Banana Bread Brownies

Banana Bread Brownies: Your New Favorite Sweet Treat

Discover how to make Banana Bread Brownies, a delightful blend of banana bread and rich brownies, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownies
  • 2 cups Ripe Bananas About 4 very ripe bananas
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can be replaced with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 large Eggs Preferably room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Essential for flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Measure carefully
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Leavening agent
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Optional for added crunch
Optional Toppings/Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Brown Butter Icing Adds a rich flavor
  • 1/2 cup Cream Cheese Frosting Sweet and tangy

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish.
  2. Mash 2-3 very ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients with the mashed bananas and whisk until smooth.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Add any optional ingredients like walnuts or chocolate chips.
  7. Transfer to the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Allow the brownies to cool completely before adding frosting.
  9. Slice into squares and serve.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the fridge.

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