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Delicious banana bread brownies served on a plate with banana slices

Banana Bread Brownies

These fudgy Banana Bread Brownies combine the sweetness of bananas with rich chocolate, creating a delightful dessert that's perfect for any time of the day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Ingredients
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use spotty, brown-speckled bananas for sweetness.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Use quality cocoa for the best flavor.
  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts Toast walnuts for added flavor if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use quality vanilla for best results.
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Butter Melted.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and eggs until fluffy and pale.
  5. Fold the banana mixture into the dry ingredients carefully, then incorporate flour and walnuts.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  2. Cool the brownies in the pan for about 10 minutes before frosting.
Frosting
  1. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies.

Notes

Use ripe bananas, not sad yellow ones. For best flavor, consider toasting walnuts. These brownies can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator or frozen for later enjoyment.