Description
A delightful blend of rich brownies and comforting banana bread, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium-sized ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Crack in the eggs and add vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until no dry bits remain.
- Mix in chocolate chips if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider replacing half the sugar with unsweetened applesauce or Greek yogurt and using whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg