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Banana Bread Brownies Made Easy

Moist banana bread brownies topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, perfect for dessert or snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Banana Brownies
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
Vanilla Glaze
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare baking pan.
  2. Mix butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and bananas.
  3. Combine dry ingredients separately.
  4. Mix dry into wet ingredients and fold in sour cream.
  5. Bake 25–30 minutes and cool completely.
  6. Prepare glaze and spread over cooled brownies.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.