Ingredients
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Before we start, let’s gather all the ingredients you’ll need for these decadent Banana Bread Brownies. Here’s what you’ll require:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional, but highly recommended!)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate cocoa powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg