Description
A delightful fusion of banana bread flavors with the rich texture of brownies, perfect for using overripe bananas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the melted butter until well combined with the bananas.
- Mix in the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
For serving, enjoy warm with ice cream or dust with powdered sugar for a nice touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: banana bread, brownies, dessert, easy recipes, baking