Banana Pecan Bread Brownies
Indulge in pure delight with every bite of these cake-like banana bread bars. These banana bread bars can be transformed into bite-sized treats by cutting them into small, snackable squares.
For a burst of chocolate, sprinkle in mini milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips. Or if you crave a different frosting flavor, you can’t go wrong with cream cheese frosting…or no frosting at all.
With so many possibilities, these bars are sure to become your go-to indulgence for any occasion.
Ingredients:
- 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter softened.
- 2 large eggs
- 4 ripe bananas mashed.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups Better Halves Pecan Pieces plus more for topping
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 Tablespoons milk
Directions:
- 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 pecans.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, or with few crumbs. Set aside to cool. Make frosting while the bars bake.
- 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 cooled bar and spread gently with the back of a spoon cake and chill. Cut into brownie sized squares.
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