Banana Bread Brownies
Soft, moist and delicious banana bread brownies topped with a rich, creamy vanilla frosting. They’re the perfect way to use ripe bananas!
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 2 large egg
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
For the Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper.
2. Prepare the wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. Add the dry ingredients:
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry mixture to the banana mixture. Stir just until combined. Don’t overmix.
4. Add nuts:
Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
5. Bake:
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Cool completely:
Let the brownies cool in the pan before adding the frosting.
Make the Frosting
1. Beat the softened butter until creamy.
2. Gradually add powdered sugar.
3. Mix in vanilla and a pinch of salt.
4. Add milk or cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until smooth and spreadable.
5. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled banana brownies.
To Serve
Cut into squares and serve at room temperature or chilled. For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the frosting or add a few thin banana slices just before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: About 45 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Tip: The riper and more spotty the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your brownies will be.