Description
Quickly whip up these heavenly Banana Bread Brownies! Ripe bananas, melted butter, and sugar combine for a sweet, fudgy bar. Whisk, pour, bake! Detailed instructions & nutrition facts provided.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe medium bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed ripe bananas, melted butter, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla powder. Whisk thoroughly until all wet ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking soda. Ensure there are no lumps of cocoa powder.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredient mixture, stirring gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can lead to tough brownies.
- Step 5: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared 8×8 inch baking pan, spreading it to the edges. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but no wet batter.
- Step 6: Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool completely before attempting to slice the banana bread brownies into bars. Cooling ensures they set properly and are easier to cut cleanly.
Notes
- To keep your brownies deliciously fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a warm, gooey treat, gently reheat individual bars in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, or warm them in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for about 5 minutes until just soft.
- Elevate your dessert experience by serving these warm banana bread brownies with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream or a dollop of fresh whipped cream for an irresistible indulgence.
- For the best, most intense banana flavor and natural sweetness, always use very ripe bananas—the ones with plenty of brown spots on their peel are perfect for this recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (2.5" x 2.5")
- Calories: 220
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 25g