Description
Fudgy banana brownies that combine the flavors of banana bread and chocolate brownies, perfect for using overripe bananas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 medium Ripe Bananas
- 1/2 cup Melted Butter
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Butter (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Mash the 3 ripe bananas in a medium bowl until mostly smooth, a few small lumps are fine.
- Whisk in 1/2 cup melted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until glossy.
- Add the 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Sift together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon into a separate bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture in two additions, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain; do not overmix.
- Stir in 1/4 cup milk to loosen the batter slightly, then fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
- Melt the extra 2 tablespoons butter and brush it lightly over the surface for a shiny, slightly crisper top.
- Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, start checking at 25 minutes; you want a toothpick with a few moist crumbs, not completely dry.
- Cool in the pan on a rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing to help the brownies hold together.
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture. Brush with melted butter on top for a shiny finish. Cool before slicing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg