Description

These Banana Bread Brownies combine the moist sweetness of banana bread with the fudgy richness of brownies. They’re quick, delicious, and perfect for both weeknight desserts and special gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas)
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Optional Glaze:

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1–2 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas, mixing until combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined. Add nuts if desired.
Spread batter evenly in the pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Cool for 15 minutes before adding glaze.
For the glaze, melt butter in a small saucepan, remove from heat, then whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over cooled brownies.
Cut into squares and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For gluten-free banana bread brownies, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend. Replace eggs with flax eggs for a vegan version. Add chocolate chips for extra indulgence or use coconut oil for a dairy-free option.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 piece (1/9 of pan)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 45mg

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