Description
A delicious blend of banana bread and brownies, perfect for dessert or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
- Add melted butter to the mashed bananas and mix well.
- Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies soft.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: banana bread brownies, dessert recipe, simple baking