Description
A delightful blend of banana bread and brownies, offering a tender, fudgy texture with rich chocolate flavor and sweet banana notes.
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan by greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Combine sugars and melted butter with the mashed bananas, mixing until glossy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These brownies can be made ahead of time and taste even better the next day. Customize with nuts or spices for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, brownies, dessert, chocolate, baking