Description
These Banana Bread Brownies combine two classic desserts perfectly. Trust me, these Banana Bread Brownies will become a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon Baking soda
½ teaspoon Salt
½ cup (1 stick) Unsalted butter, melted
1 cup Granulated sugar
½ cup Brown sugar, packed
2 Large eggs
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 cup (about 2–3 bananas) Very ripe mashed bananas
½ cup Chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pa
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside
- In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat until light and fluffy
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract
- Fold in the mashed bananas
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips, if using
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Spread evenly
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Do not overbake your Banana Bread Brownies
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting and serving these incredible Banana Bread Brownies
Notes
Always use very ripe, spotty bananas for the best flavor and moisture.
Do not overmix the batter; mix until just combined to ensure a fudgy texture.
Do not overbake; slightly underbaked brownies are fudgier. A toothpick should come out with moist crumbs, not liquid batter.
For a gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend.
Customize by adding a swirl of peanut butter or cream cheese, chopped walnuts or pecans, extra chocolate chips, or a white chocolate drizzle after baking.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Individual brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
These Banana Bread Brownies often taste even better the next day as the flavors meld.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream, whipped cream, caramel sauce, a hot cup of coffee, a glass of cold milk, or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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