Here’s a straightforward and delicious banana bread brownies recipe like the one from Cooktop Cove—a mash‑up between moist banana bread and brownie‑style bars that’s perfect for using up ripe bananas. (Seniors Discount Club)
🍌🍫 Banana Bread Brownies (Cooktop Cove Style)
🧾 Ingredients (9×13 pan)
For the Banana Brownies
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups sugar
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 large eggs
- 3 ripe bananas, mashed
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Frosting (Optional but great!)
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk (more if needed)
This recipe makes moist, sweet bars that are a cross between banana bread and brownies. (Seniors Discount Club)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep
- Preheat the oven to 190 °C (375 °F).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. (Seniors Discount Club)
2️⃣ Make the Batter
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, and sour cream.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in mashed bananas and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet batter and mix until just combined.
- Fold in walnuts if you’re using them. (Seniors Discount Club)
3️⃣ Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely. (Seniors Discount Club)
4️⃣ (Optional) Make the Frosting
- Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
- Beat in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Spread over the cooled banana bread brownies. (Seniors Discount Club)
5️⃣ Serve
- Once the frosting sets, cut into squares or bars and enjoy! (Seniors Discount Club)
⭐ Tips & Variations
- Extra chocolatey: swirl in chocolate chips before baking or drizzle melted chocolate on top. (Lunch Break)
- Nut‑free: just leave out the walnuts for a simpler bake. (Seniors Discount Club)
- Banana flavor boost: use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. (Seniors Discount Club)
Would you like a fudgier chocolate swirl version (with cocoa or melted chocolate in the batter)? I can give you that variation too! 🍌🍫
