🍌 Banana Bread Brownies 😍

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional

For the Glaze:

• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup heavy cream or milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Add the eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas and mix until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture. Stir just until combined, then fold in the chopped nuts if using.
5. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. While the brownies cool, make the glaze. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly.
8. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and salt. Let the glaze cool for a few minutes.
9. Pour the warm glaze over the slightly cooled banana brownies and spread evenly.
10. Let them cool completely before cutting into squares. 🍌🍫✨

Tip: For extra moist banana brownies, use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots.