Description
Banana Bars with Brown Butter Icing are a deliciously moist treat that perfectly marries the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with a rich, nutty frosting. These bars are incredibly easy to make and are ideal for any occasion, whether you’re serving them at a gathering or enjoying them as a sweet snack. With their tender texture and decadent icing, they offer a delightful dessert experience that everyone will love. Plus, they’re an excellent way to use up overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 cup very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp. baking soda
- ½ tsp. salt
- 1/2 cup butter (for icing)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract (for icing)
- 1½ tbsp. milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare an 8×8 baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and egg until creamy. Stir in mashed bananas and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix gently until just combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until browned. Pour into a bowl and mix with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Spread icing over warm banana bars before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg