Banana Bread Brownies
Deliciously chewy, chocolatey Banana Bread Brownies made with ripe bananas and rich cocoa, perfect for snack time or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Mix in the melted butter until combined.
- Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring until everything is well blended.
- Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined; don’t overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently, if using.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Ensure bananas are very ripe for optimal sweetness. Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough brownies.