Description
Indulge in a delightful treat with these Banana Bars with Brown Butter Icing. Bursting with the rich flavors of ripe bananas and topped with a creamy brown butter icing, these bars are perfect for any occasion—be it parties, afternoon snacks, or a cozy breakfast. Their moist texture is enhanced by sour cream, ensuring every bite is satisfying. Plus, they are an excellent way to use up overripe bananas that might otherwise go to waste. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, these banana bars are sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 very ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- For the brown butter icing: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the sugar, sour cream, softened butter, and egg until creamy. Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on top.
- To prepare the icing, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat until it turns golden brown. Pour into a bowl and whisk in powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Once the bars have cooled slightly (10-15 minutes), frost them with the brown butter icing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg