If you love banana bread and can’t resist brownies, this is the perfect recipe for you! Banana Bread Brownies combine the moist, sweet flavor of banana bread with the rich, fudgy texture of brownies, topped with a luscious browned butter glaze for an indulgent treat.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Unique Flavor Fusion: A cross between banana bread and brownies with a touch of nostalgia.
- Moist and Fudgy: Packed with ripe bananas and rich, buttery goodness.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients and no special equipment needed.
Ingredients
For the Banana Bread Brownies:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
For the Browned Butter Glaze:
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 tablespoons milk