Description
A comforting mash-up of banana bread and brownies that’s easy to make and deliciously satisfying.
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 the 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until everything is well incorporated.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
- If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Optional chocolate chips can enhance the experience. Microwave unripe bananas for 20 seconds to soften them if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: banana brownies, banana bread, desserts, comfort food