Banana Bread Brownies
Delightful brownies made with ripe bananas, offering a unique twist on traditional banana bread with a chocolatey touch.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas 2 ripe bananas Ensure they are very ripe for optimal sweetness.
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup 1 cup brown sugar Can substitute with white sugar mixed with molasses.
- 2 large 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- Optional: frosting (brown sugar or cream cheese) Enhances the brownies for an extra layer of sweetness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Stir in the melted butter until well combined.
- Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before topping with frosting if desired.
Notes
These brownies are perfect on their own or can be served warm with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for about a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months.