Description
These Banana Bread Brownies are a delightful fusion of two beloved treats, combining the moistness of banana bread with the rich, fudgy texture of brownies. Each bite is packed with the comforting taste of home, making it hard to resist going back for seconds.
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. This ensures easy removal of the brownies later. Make sure the paper hangs over the edges for easy lifting.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. This should take about 2 minutes. You want a creamy consistency with no large lumps. Then, add the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined, around 1-2 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. This helps to evenly distribute the dry ingredients and prevents clumping. Aim for a uniform mixture with no visible cocoa powder lumps.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid over-mixing at this stage; you want a few streaks of flour to remain. This will keep your brownies nice and fudgy.
- Next, stir in the milk and optional chocolate chips until evenly incorporated. The batter should be thick and glossy. If you find it too thick, feel free to add a splash more milk.
- Pour the batter into your prepared baking pan and use a spatula to spread it evenly. The batter should fill the pan to the edges.
- In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the brownie batter, followed by the small pieces of butter. This will create a delightful caramelized topping as it bakes.
- 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 just a few moist crumbs. Be careful not to overbake, as this can lead to dry brownies.
- Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, lift them out using the parchment paper and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: One common mistake is overmixing the batter after adding the flour. This can lead to tough brownies, so mix just until combined for that perfect fudgy texture.