Description
Fudgy brownies infused with ripe bananas, combining the best of banana bread and chocolatey goodness for an indulgent treat.
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
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry mixture into the banana mixture using a rubber spatula.
- If desired, fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra flavor twist, consider adding nuts or swirling in peanut butter. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownies, banana, dessert, baking, comfort food