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Banana Bread Brownies

Banana Bread Brownies: Chewy, Fudgy Bliss in Every Bite

Indulge in these Banana Bread Brownies, a sweet fusion of banana bread and brownies, delivering chewy, chocolatey bliss.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 58 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 4 medium Ripe Bananas Use very spotty, ripe bananas for the best flavor.
  • 1 cup Sugar Adds requisite sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Use unsalted for better salt control.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can be substituted with yogurt.
  • 2 large Eggs Ensure they are at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be replaced with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Provides a smooth texture for the frosting.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Butter Adds richness to the frosting.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the sour cream, room temperature eggs, mashed ripe bananas, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. Gently incorporate flour, baking soda, and salt until the flour is just moistened.
  5. Fold in optional chopped walnuts or chocolate chips as desired.
  6. Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan and bake for 23-28 minutes.
  7. For the frosting, brown butter in a skillet, then whisk in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  8. Allow brownies to cool for 10-15 minutes before frosting with the warm mixture.
  9. Let the brownies cool completely before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for the best flavor and avoid overmixing to maintain the tender texture of the brownies.

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