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Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting

Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting Bliss

Delight in these Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting, a delicious twist on classic banana bread, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt for a healthier option
  • 1/2 cup Butter melted
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas mashed
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts optional
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Milk adjust for desired consistency
  • 1/2 cup Butter for browning

Equipment

  • jelly roll pan
  • mixing bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugar, sour cream, melted butter, and eggs until smooth and frothy.
  3. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gently combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture. Stir until just blended.
  5. If using walnuts, fold them into the batter now. Spread the batter in the greased pan.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the frosting by browning butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden and nutty.
  8. Whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and enough milk for a smooth consistency.
  9. Spread the brown butter frosting over warm brownies right after they come out of the oven.
  10. Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 30 minutes before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best when using overripe bananas. Avoid overbaking for moist brownies. Frost while warm for the best flavor.

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