Name: How to Make the Best Banana Bread Brownies (Easy & Moist!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ripe bananas (mashed); 1 cup granulated sugar; ½ cup unsalted butter (melted); 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup unsalted butter; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons milk

Description

These Banana Bread Brownies are the perfect blend of moist banana bread and chewy brownies. They are soft, flavorful, and topped with a delicious brown butter frosting. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack!

Ingredients

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For the Brownies:

2 ripe bananas (mashed)
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

For the Brown Butter Frosting:

¼ cup unsalted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Batter

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Add the mashed bananas and mix well.
Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined (do not overmix).

Step 2: Bake the Brownies

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

Step 3: Make the Brown Butter Frosting

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and continue cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.
Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

Step 4: Assemble & Serve

Pour the frosting over the slightly warm brownies and spread evenly.
Let it set for about 10 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon cinnamon or chopped nuts to the batter.
Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
For a chocolate twist, add ¼ cup cocoa powder to the batter.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 brownie
Calories: ~220 kcal
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan and set aside.

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Add the mashed bananas and mix well.

Sift in the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined (do not overmix).

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and continue cooking until it turns golden brown and smells nutty.

Remove from heat and whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

Pour the frosting over the slightly warm brownies and spread evenly.

Let it set for about 10 minutes, then slice into squares and serve.