Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these decadent Banana Bread Brownies that perfectly blend the flavors of moist banana bread and rich chocolate brownies. Each bite offers a delightful balance of sweetness and fudginess, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 very ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mash the very ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth, aiming for about 1 cup of mashed bananas. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, whisking until smooth and well combined.
- Add the large eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gently fold the mashed bananas into the wet ingredient mixture until just combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture, mixing until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 28-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the Banana Bread Brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: For the best texture, avoid overmixing the batter once the dry ingredients are added. Use very ripe bananas for optimal sweetness and flavor.