Banana Bread Brownies
These Banana Bread Brownies blend the rich flavors of banana bread and fudgy brownies into one delicious treat. Moist and chewy, they're perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Equipment
- 1 9x9-inch baking pan
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 whisk
- 1 spatula
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 parchment paper optional
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed About 1 cup mashed.
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter Melted.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. You should have about 1 cup.
- Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter to the mashed bananas. Whisk until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- 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 in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For added flavor, you can mix in chopped nuts or swirl in peanut butter before baking.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.