Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of moist banana bread and rich, fudgy brownies. These Banana Bread Brownies are easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal post-baking.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix until combined.
- Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar, followed by 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat everything together until the mixture is smooth and well-combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup cocoa powder.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet banana mixture. Stir gently until just combined.
- Pour in 1/2 cup milk and stir until just combined. If you’re using chocolate chips, fold them in at this point.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the brownie batter, then dot the top with small pieces of 1 tablespoon butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. You'll know they're done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once fully cooled, slice into squares and enjoy your delicious Banana Bread Brownies!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Avoid overmixing the batter once you add the flour to prevent tough brownies.