Here’s a delicious recipe for banana bread brownies:
### Ingredients:
#### For the Brownies:
– 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup (240ml) mashed ripe bananas (about 2-3 bananas)
– 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
– 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips or chopped walnuts (optional)
#### For the Brown Butter Frosting:
– 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter
– 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2-4 tablespoons milk
### Preparation:
#### For the Brownies:
1. **Preheat Oven:**
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan, or line it with parchment paper.
2. **Cream Butter and Sugar:**
In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well to combine.
3. **Add Bananas:**
Mix in the mashed bananas until well incorporated.
4. **Combine Dry Ingredients:**
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing just until combined. If using, fold in the chocolate chips or walnuts.
5. **Bake:**
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
#### For the Brown Butter Frosting:
1. **Brown the Butter:**
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Continue to cook, swirling the pan occasionally, until the butter turns a golden brown color and has a nutty aroma, about 4-5 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
2. **Make the Frosting:**
Remove the browned butter from the heat and let it cool slightly. In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of milk. Add the browned butter and beat until smooth. If the frosting is too thick, add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired consistency.
3. **Frost the Brownies:**
Spread the brown butter frosting over the cooled banana bread brownies. Allow the frosting to set before cutting into squares.
Enjoy your delightful banana bread brownies with a rich brown butter frosting!