Description
These Banana Bread Brownies combine the moist richness of banana bread with the deep, chocolaty taste of brownies. With ripe bananas, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips, this easy-to-make dessert offers a perfect balance of fruity sweetness and indulgent chocolate, baked to perfection in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan to prevent sticking.
- Mash Bananas and Mix Butter: In a bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas, then stir in the melted butter until combined.
- Add Sugar, Egg, and Vanilla: Mix in the sugar, then add the egg and vanilla extract, blending all ingredients well for a smooth mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder to ensure even distribution.
- Mix Dry into Wet Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined without overmixing.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the chocolate chips into the batter, ensuring even distribution throughout.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the brownies tender.
- Check the brownies a few minutes before the minimum baking time to avoid overbaking.
- For extra richness, substitute half of the butter with coconut oil.
- Chocolate chips can be replaced or mixed with nuts for added texture.
