Description
Delight in these moist and fudgy Banana Bread Brownies, a perfect fusion of classic banana bread and rich chocolate brownies. Made with ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and optional add-ins like chocolate chips, walnuts, or peanut butter swirls, this recipe delivers a decadent treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (for swirling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan to ensure the brownies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Mash the Bananas: In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, which will provide natural sweetness and moisture to the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Then stir in the mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and chocolate flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If desired, fold in chocolate chips and walnuts for added texture. For a peanut butter swirl, dollop peanut butter on top of the batter and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the brownies are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing to allow them to set. Serve warm or at room temperature for a rich, moist treat.
Notes
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans or omit nuts altogether for a nut-free version.
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Check the brownies at the 30-minute mark to avoid overbaking, which can dry them out.
- For extra fudgy brownies, reduce baking time slightly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
