🍌✨ Banana Bread Brownies ✨🍌

Posted by BMA24

Combining the moist texture of banana bread with the rich flavor of brownies, these Banana Bread Brownies are a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.

📋 Ingredients:

For the Brownies:

  • 🍌 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
  • 🧈 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 🍬 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 🍬 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 🥚 2 large eggs
  • 🍦 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 🌾 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 🌾 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Frosting:

  • 🧈 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 🥛 2 tablespoons milk
  • 🍬 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 🍦 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 🍚 1 cup powdered sugar

📝 Directions:

Prepare the Brownies:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
  3. Add the eggs, mashed bananas, and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

Bake:

  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan.

Make the Frosting:

  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter and milk. Cook until the butter is melted and the mixture begins to boil.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, whisking until the frosting is smooth and thickened.

Frost the Brownies:

  1. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
  2. Allow the frosting to set before cutting into squares and serving.

⏱ Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Cooking Time: 30 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 45 minutes
🍽 Servings: 12 servings
🔥 Calories: 320 kcal per serving

💡 Notes:

  • For added texture, you can mix in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or chocolate chips into the brownie batter before baking.
  • Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Brownies! 🍌✨🍽️