Description
A delightful fusion of banana bread and brownies, these fudgy treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Combine the mashed bananas and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Stir until well-blended.
- Add the brown sugar and mix until integrated, followed by the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Add chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve warm for a gooey experience. Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel sauce, and pair with ice cream or whipped cream for indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg