Description
Sweet banana bread meets rich chocolate brownie in this irresistible dessert mashup. Creamy bananas and fudgy chocolate combine for a melt-in-your-mouth treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts (optional)
Sweeteners and Sugars:
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Fats, Liquids, and Seasonings:
- 1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing the surface.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, vigorously whisk the melted butter together with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated.
- Incorporate the eggs, vanilla extract, and thoroughly mashed bananas into the sugar mixture, stirring until all ingredients are perfectly blended.
- Separately, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon in another bowl, ensuring even distribution of the dry ingredients.
- Delicately fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using gentle strokes to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender texture.
- For additional complexity, gently fold in chocolate chips or chopped nuts throughout the batter, distributing them evenly for consistent flavor and texture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it uniformly to ensure consistent baking and a smooth surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with just a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the banana bread brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares for serving.
Notes
- Opt for very ripe, almost black bananas to maximize natural sweetness and ensure a rich, moist texture in your brownies.
- Avoid overmixing the batter, which can create tough, dense brownies; gently fold ingredients until just combined for a tender crumb.
- Consider using gluten-free flour blend as a direct substitute to make these brownies accessible for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Toast nuts or chocolate chips briefly before adding to the batter to enhance their flavor and add a delightful crunch to the final dessert.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg