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Banana Bread Brownies

Decadent Banana Bread Brownies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in these Banana Bread Brownies featuring a moist, fudgy texture and rich chocolate flavor that's irresistible.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 brownies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Very ripe, speckled bananas enhance flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Opt for dark brown for richness
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs Aquafaba can be used as vegan substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional: add almond extract for a twist
For the Dry Mixture
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Use high-quality cocoa for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Check for freshness for effective leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor balance
For the Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Optional: white chocolate or carob chips also work
  • 1/2 cup Nuts Walnuts or pecans recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Spices Cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance flavor

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth, aiming for about one cup of mashed bananas.
  3. Stir in granulated and brown sugar, then melt the unsalted butter and mix in eggs and vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture without overmixing; add chocolate chips if using.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
  7. Cool the brownies in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze individual squares for longer freshness.

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