Description
These Banana Bread Brownies are the perfect mashup of two classic comfort desserts—moist, banana-rich bread and buttery, chewy brownies. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, they’re a cozy treat for breakfast, dessert, or any time you’re craving something sweet and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir just until incorporated.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.
6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. While brownies cool, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
8. Add milk gradually to achieve a pourable glaze consistency.
9. Drizzle glaze over the cooled brownies.
10. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
Don’t overmix the batter—gentle folding keeps the texture moist and tender.
Add-ins like walnuts or chocolate chips can take these brownies to the next level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: banana bread, banana brownies, cream cheese glaze