Description
These banana bread brownies combine the rich, fudgy texture of classic brownies with the sweet, comforting taste of ripe bananas. A one-bowl, freezer-friendly recipe perfect for brunch, dessert, or snacks.
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 large eggs
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch brownie pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until glossy.
3. Add mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until fully combined.
4. Sift in flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold gently until just combined.
5. Stir in chocolate chips if using.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
8. Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
You can freeze banana bread brownies for up to 3 months.
Add chopped nuts for a crunchier bite.
Delicious served with whipped cream or brown butter glaze.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2.5g
- Cholesterol: 38mg