Best 9 Banana Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable Banana Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a delightful treat that combines the richness of chocolate and the sweetness of banana in perfect harmony. These brownies boast a moist and fudgy texture, studded with chunks of ripe banana that burst with flavor in every bite. The decadent cream cheese frosting adds a luscious layer of creamy sweetness, taking these brownies to the next level of indulgence.

This article provides three variations of this classic dessert, catering to different preferences and dietary needs. The original recipe features a classic combination of chocolate and banana, while the gluten-free version offers an equally delicious alternative for those with gluten sensitivities. For a vegan twist, the vegan banana brownies provide a rich and satisfying treat without any animal-based ingredients.

Each recipe is meticulously explained with clear instructions, ensuring that bakers of all skill levels can achieve perfect results. Whether you prefer the traditional chocolate and banana combination, a gluten-free option, or a vegan alternative, this article has you covered. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones utterly delighted.

Let's cook with our recipes!

BANANA BREAD BROWNIES



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These delicious Banana Bread Brownies may be my favorite sweet treat to use up ripe bananas! They're thick and moist with a finger-licking brown butter frosting.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Dessert     Snack

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup 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
4 Tablespoons butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-2 Tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and grease a 9x13 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 268 mg, Sugar 24 g, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BANANA BROWNIES WITH FROSTING RECIPE - (3.8/5)



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Provided by Christie

Number Of Ingredients 23

BANANA BREAD BARS:
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 3/4 cups ripe bananas, mashed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
BROWN BUTTER FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter
4 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
OR
VANILLA BEAN FROSTING:
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar

Steps:

  • BANANA BREAD BARS: Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and flour 15 by 10 inch jelly roll pan. In a large bowl, beat together sugar, sour cream, butter, and eggs until creamy. Blend in bananas and vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and blend for 1 minute. Stir in walnuts. if desired. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. BROWN BUTTER FROSTING: Heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Let the butter turn a delicate brown and remove from heat immediately. (It turns quickly, so pay attention.) Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk. Whisk together until smooth (it should be thicker than a glaze but thinner than frosting). Using a spatula, spread the brown butter frosting over the warm bars. OR VANILLA BEAN FROSTING: Mix butter and cream until smooth. Mix in vanilla. Beat in confectioner's sugar until frosting is of spreading consistency. Spread on cooled brownies.

BANANA CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES



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The roasted banana in this recipe mixed with the cream cheese will melt in your mouth. The chewy brownie and the velvety taste of the swirls will make you go ahhhh. This is one delicious brownie with all of your favorites. The peanut butter topper is so perfect for this brownie that it just doesn't get any better.

Provided by SK H

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 ripe bananas
2 Tbsp cold butter, cut into small pieces
3 Tbsp brown sugar or splenda brown sugar
8 oz softened cream cheese
1/4 c sugar
1 box brownie mix (9×13 size, i used pilsbury)
8 oz white chocolate chips
3/4 c peanut butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice bananas into ½ inch slices and place into a medium baking dish. Top with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake for 30 minutes, they will be bubbly and golden brown. Remove from oven and let sit until it cools. Mix bananas with the softened cream cheese and sugar until combined well.
  • 2. Prepare brownie mix according to the directions on the box. Line a 10x10 inch baking dish (makes for a thicker brownie with this size of dish), with tin foil that's been sprayed with cooking spray.
  • 3. Pour brownie batter into prepared dish. Drop banana cream mixture by the spoonfuls evenly over brownie batter. Gently run a knife through the banana and brownie mix, and swirl but do not scrap the bottom of the pan or you will tear the foil.
  • 4. Bake for 40-45 minutes in a 350 degree oven or until toothpick comes out clean from middle of brownies. Let cool completely, then pull out of pan with foil edges and refrigerate.
  • 5. When completely cooled melt white chocolate chips and peanut butter in the microwave and pour over the top of the brownie let cool completely and cut.

BANANA BROWNIES WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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What to do with bananas....I usually eat one then the rest get overly ripe. Then they go in the freezer for banana bread....so I took my brownie recipe made some changes and here you go. You can make the frosting thinner or thicker depending on what you like. It is a delightful change from banana bread and brownies. I hope...

Provided by SK H

Categories     Cakes

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large bananas(frozen ripe)
1 1/2 c flour
1 c sugar
dash(es) salt
dash(es) cinammon
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 eggs
1 stick butter
1 tsp vanilla
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
8 oz philadelphia cream cheese softened
1/2 stick softened butter
1 tsp vanilla
2 c powdered sugar (you may add more if you do not like the consistency)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 11 x 7 baking pan. I used a glass cake pan so you may want to check your brownies while they cook.
  • 2. Combine all the wet ingredients. In another bowl combine the dry ingredients and add to the wet ingredients stirring just enough to combine.
  • 3. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Let completely cool
  • 4. Frosting. Soften the cream cheese and the butter and then combine. Add vanilla and mix. Add the powdered sugar. I used two cups but you may like your frosting thicker in that case add more powdered sugar.
  • 5. Enjoy

BANANA BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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I make these banana bars with cream cheese frosting whenever I have ripe bananas on hand, then store them in the freezer to share later. With creamy frosting and big banana flavor, this treat is a real crowd-pleaser. -Debbie Knight, Marion, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in bananas. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake), 20-25 minutes. Cool., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually beat in enough confectioners' sugar to achieve desired consistency. Frost bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

BANANA CREAM BROWNIE DESSERT



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I always keep the ingredients for this extremely delicious dessert on hand because I make it quite often for potlucks and family gatherings. I'm always asked for the recipe. After one bite, you'll understand why. -Julie Nowakowski, LaSalle , Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package fudge brownie mix (13x9-inch pan size)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
3/4 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped, divided
3 medium firm bananas
1-2/3 cups cold milk
2 packages (5.1 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • Prepare brownie batter according to package directions for fudgelike brownies. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanuts. Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 28-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Slice bananas; arrange in a single layer over brownies. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chips and 1/4 cup peanuts. , In a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mixes on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over the top. Sprinkle with remaining chips and peanuts. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts :

BANANA-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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We never met a cream cheese frosting we didn't like! This one, made with sweet, perfectly ripened bananas, is delicious on cakes, cupcakes and more.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings, about 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 Tbsp. milk
1 fully ripe banana
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Blend milk and banana in blender until smooth.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sugar, vanilla and banana mixture; beat until light and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 65 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 1 g

BANANA BREAD BARS WITH BROWN BUTTER FROSTING



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Banana bread bars with brown butter frosting.

Provided by AllieGeekPi

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups white sugar
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 ¾ cups mashed ripe bananas
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 15x10-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Beat white sugar, sour cream, 1/2 cup softened butter, and eggs in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in bananas and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix for 1 minute. Stir walnuts into batter until evenly incorporated. Spread batter in prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 27 minutes. Cool.
  • Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until bubbling and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract into melted butter until a smooth frosting consistency is reached. Spread frosting over cooled banana bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.4 calories, Carbohydrate 90.1 g, Cholesterol 80.4 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 383.9 mg, Sugar 68.8 g

EASY BANANA BROWNIES



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A small banana is added to a basic made-from-scratch brownie for a hint of banana flavor. This is a fudgy brownie and it does not rise much. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips for more flavor. No mixer required!

Provided by Gloria Rice

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup butter
⅔ cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 large egg
⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
1 small ripe banana, mashed
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease an 8 inch square pan.
  • Melt butter in sauce pan over medium-low heat. Remove from heat, add chips, and stir until melted. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl. Stir in the brown sugar, banana, vanilla, and salt. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the banana mixture, and stir until well combined. Add the flour, stirring just until incorporated. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs, about 30 minutes. Don't over bake. Remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 26.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 85.1 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use ripe bananas. This will give the brownies a sweeter, more intense banana flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in tough, dry brownies.
  • Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have cream cheese frosting on hand, you can use your favorite chocolate frosting instead.

Conclusion:

These banana brownies with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're moist, flavorful, and have the perfect amount of sweetness. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch, adding a creamy, tangy flavor that complements the bananas perfectly. Whether you're a fan of bananas or just looking for a new brownie recipe to try, these banana brownies with cream cheese frosting are sure to be a hit.

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