Description
Delicious and fudgy Banana Bread Brownies combining the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich cocoa for a perfect treat. These brownies are easy to make, moist, and offer optional add-ins like chocolate chips, walnuts, or peanut butter swirls to customize your indulgence.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups flour
- â…“ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
Optional Add-ins
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup walnuts
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (for swirling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan to ensure the brownies don’t stick during baking.
- Mash the Bananas: In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, providing natural sweetness and moisture to the batter.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Then, stir in the mashed bananas thoroughly to combine.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or mix together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure an even distribution of leavening and flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Slowly fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients just until combined to avoid overmixing and ensure a tender brownie texture. If desired, gently fold in optional add-ins like chocolate chips or walnuts.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. If using peanut butter for swirling, dollop it on top and swirl lightly with a knife. Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool for at least 10 minutes in the pan to set before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness and moisture.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies fudgy.
- Cooling the brownies before slicing prevents them from crumbling.
- Optional add-ins like chocolate chips, walnuts, or peanut butter swirls add extra flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
