Description
Banana Bread Brownies combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate flavor, creating a deliciously moist treat that satisfies dessert cravings while being easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 overripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix together the melted butter, sugars, and mashed bananas until well combined.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the banana mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for longer storage. Experiment with add-ins for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg