Here’s a banana bread brownies recipe in the style of the popular Cooktop Cove version—super moist, banana-forward, and topped with a simple glaze.
Banana Bread Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1½ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3–4 bananas)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Optional add-ins
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Glaze (recommended)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix bananas, melted butter, and sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the egg and vanilla.
- Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix just until combined.
- Fold in any optional add-ins.
- Spread batter evenly into the pan.
- Bake 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool slightly.
Glaze
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Drizzle over warm (not hot) brownies.
- Let set, then slice into squares.
Tips
- Use very ripe bananas (lots of brown spots) for the best flavor.
- For extra richness, replace half the butter with brown butter.
- These taste even better the next day once the flavors settle 🍌
If you want, I can also give you a chocolate banana version or a no-glaze, healthier twist.
