Description
Transform overripe bananas into extraordinary fudgy banana bread brownies. These dense, gooey treats combine the sweet essence of ripe bananas with rich dark chocolate. They are an irresistible dessert that uses up neglected bananas and offers a delightful alternative to typical brownies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 very ripe bananas, mashed (about 3/4 cup)
- 1 cup (170g) chocolate chips, divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the mashed very ripe bananas until incorporated.
- Stir in 3/4 cup of the chocolate chips.
- Pour the fudgy banana bread brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of chocolate chips over the top of the banana brownies.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached. Avoid overbaking for the best fudgy banana bread brownies.
- Let the banana brownie bars cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra fudginess, slightly underbake the brownies.
- Store leftover fudgy banana bread brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- You can add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for added texture to these moist banana brownies.
- Using very ripe bananas is key for the best flavor and sweetness in these chewy banana chocolate squares.
- These rich banana fudgy brownies freeze well for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg