Description
Banana Bread Brownies combine the moist sweetness of banana bread with the rich, fudgy texture of brownies for the ultimate treat. Quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion, these brownies are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brownie Batter:
- 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)
For the Topping (Optional):
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mash bananas, then add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Add Milk & Chips: Stir in milk and chocolate chips (if using).
- Pour Batter: Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
- Add Topping: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over batter, and dot with butter pieces.
- Bake: Bake 25–30 minutes, until toothpick comes out with a few crumbs. Cool 10 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for best flavor.
- Don’t overmix batter to keep brownies tender.
- Add walnuts or swirl in peanut butter for variation.
- Store at room temp 3–4 days or refrigerate up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Banana Bread Brownies, banana brownies recipe, banana bread cobbler, easy banana dessert