Submitted by: Chrissy Morgan
Mission Health Communities
Servings: 24
Ingredients:
For the Banana Bread Brownies:
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or Plain Greek Yogurt or sour cream)
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 3-4 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
For the Glaze:
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 Tablespoon milk
Cookware:
- 9×13 inch glass dish
Optional:
- Add nuts: add chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter before baking.
- Add chocolate chips: add mini milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Healthier banana bread bars: cut the sugar in half for a lighter version and use 3-4 Tbs of butter for the frosting instead of 6.
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9×13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Beat in the sour cream and eggs, bananas and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking soda, salt, and mix just until moistened. Stir in walnuts, if using.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 23-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with few crumbs. Make frosting while the bars bake.
For the Brown Butter Frosting:
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Allow it to come to a simmer until it starts to turn a delicate brown and has a nutty aroma (watch carefully so you don’t burn the butter!) Remove from heat immediately.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth. (Add a little more powdered sugar, or milk, if needed to thicken or thin the frosting). Pour the warm frosting over the warm bars. Spread gently with the back of a spoon.
Special Notes:
Of course the Banana Bread Brownies are great even without the frosting!