Banana Bread Brownies
Banana Bread Brownies are the perfect blend of moist banana bread and rich, fudgy brownies. With every bite, you’ll experience the sweet essence of ripe bananas harmonizing with decadent chocolate—a delightful treat for any occasion! Whether it’s a cozy night in or a festive gathering, these scrumptious brownies are sure to impress and keep everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix in granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually fold this into the banana mixture until just combined.
- If using, gently fold in chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness. Feel free to add chopped nuts or swap in dark chocolate chips for added richness. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.