Best 6 Banana Brownies With Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors with our irresistible Banana Brownies with Frosting! These brownies are an epicurean masterpiece, featuring a moist and fudgy brownie base infused with the sweet, mellow notes of ripe bananas. Each bite is an explosion of rich chocolate and fruity goodness, perfectly complemented by the decadent cream cheese frosting.

This recipe is a delightful collection of classic and innovative flavors. The banana brownies offer a delightful twist on the classic brownie recipe, while the cream cheese frosting adds a luscious, tangy dimension that elevates the dessert to new heights. For those seeking a gluten-free option, we also offer a dedicated gluten-free banana brownie recipe, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this delectable treat.

In addition, we present a vegan banana brownie recipe for those with dietary restrictions or vegan preferences. This version offers all the delectable flavors of the original recipe, but with plant-based ingredients that maintain the same moist, fudgy texture and rich chocolate taste.

For those seeking a delightful treat that is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor, our banana brownie bites are the perfect choice. These bite-sized treats feature a rich brownie base topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and a drizzle of chocolate ganache. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a special treat for your loved ones.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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 BREAD BROWNIES WITH BROWN BUTTER FROSTING



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Banana Bread Brownies with Brown Butter Frosting - If you like bananas in any way, shape, or form, this recipe is for you. A moist, almost fudgy, cake topped with a brown butter frosting.

Provided by Rob

Categories     brownies     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature )
2 eggs
4 ripe banana (mashed)
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Brown Butter Frosting
1/2 cup salted butter
3- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar (more if needed)
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 tbsp milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375F. Grease and flour 15x10-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, salt, and blend for 1 minute. Stir in walnuts.Spread batter evenly into pan. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.Meanwhile, for frosting, heat butter in a large saucepan over medium heat until boiling. Let the butter turn a light golden brown and remove from heat immediately.Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract and milk. Whisk together until smooth (it should be thicker than a glaze but thinner than frosting). You can add more powdered sugar or milk if needed. Using a spatula, spread the brown butter frosting over the warm bars (the frosting will be easier to spread while the bars are still warm).

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 BROWNIES



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These dense, fudgy brownies get their flavor and texture from ripe bananas. An easy favorite with our family.

Provided by AUNT MAMIE

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 1h18m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 large ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs, well beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup chopped pecans
3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch square glass baking dish.
  • Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on low power in 15-second intervals, stirring after each melting, 1 to 3 minutes. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl. Add melted chocolate, bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until well-blended. Stir in pecans. Spread batter in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool, about 25 minutes.
  • Combine butter and cocoa powder in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth, about 3 minutes. Stir in confectioners' sugar and milk. Add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting is spreading consistency.
  • Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 26.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 77.1 mg, Sugar 25.4 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

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

Tips:

- For optimal results, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting. This will ensure that they blend together smoothly and evenly. - Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough, dense brownies. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. - Don't underbake the brownies. Underbaked brownies will be gooey and difficult to cut. Bake them 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 and prevent it from sliding off the brownies.

Conclusion:

These banana brownies with frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their moist, chocolatey texture and creamy frosting, they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these banana brownies a try. You won't be disappointed!

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