Banana Bread Brownies

Nothing is tastier first thing in the morning, mid-day, as an evening snack, or as an addition to any meal than Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting.

 These delightful treats are moist, fluffy, not dense, and have extraordinary melt-in-your-mouth goodness.

The Brown Butter Frosting adds just enough sweetness. You must try this Banana Bread Brownies recipe with Brown Butter Frosting and make them a family favorite. 

I’m not sure I would describe these as the brownies I am used to baking, the texture is more like a cake bite with a brownie twist.

You can enjoy these Banana Bread Brownies anytime and for any occasion. 

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Why is my Banana Bread Brownie dense and not fluffy?

Various small mistakes can cause your recipe to be too dense and not fluffy, from not using enough bananas to making simple measurement mistakes that cause a significantly different outcome for this recipe. 

Can you put too much or too little banana into this Banana Bread Brownies recipe?

Adding too many or insufficient bananas to this recipe can make the recipe fail. More bananas cause the recipe to become very soggy with an underbaked middle.  

How to serve Banana Bread Brownies?

Since Banana Bread Brownies are a cross between banana bread and brownies, these delicious treats fit any time of the day for a snack with a cup of your favorite coffee or tea or as a tasty addition to any meal.

Tips:

• The best tip for baking this recipe is to follow the recipe exactly; for example, do not add more or less banana or make a mistake in measurements.
• Make sure your oven is level.
• Make sure you use the exact oven setting.
• Use your baking timer. 

Variations:

Add finely chopped pecans or walnuts, mini or semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped cherries, pineapple pieces, or anything that sounds tasty. Use a cream cheese frosting instead of a butter frosting.

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour
• Sugar
• Sour cream
• Ripe Bananas smashed
• Eggs
• Butter softened
• Vanilla extract
• Baking powder
• Baking soda
• Chopped walnuts

For the frosting:

• Butter softened
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Milk

How to make Banana Bread Brownies:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Step 2. Add the ingredients for the brownies into a mixing bowl, and beat on high until smooth.

Adding the flour.

Adding the sugar.

Adding the sour cream.

Adding the bananas smashed.

Adding the eggs.

Adding the butter softened.

Adding the baking powder

Adding the baking soda.

Adding the vanilla extract.

Step 3. Spread the batter into a well-greased 9×13 baking dish.

Step 4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Step 5. In a mixing bowl, beat together the ingredients for the frosting.

Adding the butter.

Adding the powdered sugar.

Adding the vanilla extract.

Adding the milk.

Step 6. Spread the frosting over the warm cake.

Step 7. Serve immediately, or cool to room temperature before serving if preferred.

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How to store Banana Bread Brownies

• Do not cut before storing.
• Store in an air-tight container.
• Lay one slice of bread with your brownies to keep them fresh.
• Air-tight counter storage lasts three to four days. Wrap the bread well in plastic to keep it refrigerated for over a week. 

How long do Banana Bread Brownies last in the fridge?

Stored in the fridge, wrapped in plastic wrap, it extends the life of this brownie’s goodness over a week. 

Can I make Banana Bread Brownies ahead of time?

You can make Banana Bread Brownies a few days ahead. Do not cut them. Store them on your counter for a day or two or in your refrigerator for a few more days—reheat them as explained above.  

Relates Recipes:

Banana Pudding Brownies Combining the taste of classic brownies with creamy sweet banana pudding makes these irresistible. 

Cream Cheese Banana Bread This crunchy banana bread holds a secret in every bite; delicious cream cheese in the middle. 

New Orleans Bread Pudding Creamy, sweet, savory, delicious, no fuss, quick, and easy to make.