Banana Bread Brownies
These banana bread brownies combine the comforting qualities of banana bread with the rich texture of brownies, making for a delicious and dense treat.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed Use overripe bananas for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Any plain all-purpose flour works.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping
- 1/2 cup brown butter frosting (store-bought or homemade) Adds nuttiness; can swap for cream cheese.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a brownie pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the mashed bananas and melted butter.
- Stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
Baking
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool, then drizzle with brown butter frosting before cutting into bars.
- Enjoy your banana bread brownies!
Notes
Do not overbeat the batter; a shaggy texture is desirable. Frost while warm for a runny mess, or while cold for a firmer consistency.