Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with these Banana Bread Brownies! These moist, fudgy treats blend the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cocoa, creating a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you serve them at a gathering or enjoy them as an afternoon snack, these brownies are sure to impress both banana lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you’ll have a deliciously satisfying treat ready in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- If desired, gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg