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Banana Bread Brownies Recipe

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Banana Bread Brownies combine the moist sweetness of overripe bananas with rich chocolate in a fudgy brownie texture, creating a delightful dessert that merges the best of banana bread and brownies. This recipe features a moist, flavorful batter topped with a cinnamon brown sugar layer and buttery dots, baked to perfect fudginess and ideal for banana lovers craving a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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For the Brownie Batter

  • 3 medium ripe bananas (overripe for maximum sweetness and moisture)
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (can be substituted with coconut oil for dairy-free option)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup milk (or almond milk for lactose-free alternative)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional, can be dark or white chocolate)

For the Topping

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for dotting on top)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, then mix until the batter is well combined and creamy.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet banana batter, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  4. Add Milk and Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the milk and chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Prepare the Batter in Pan: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform baking.
  6. Prepare and Add Topping: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the batter. Dot small pieces of butter on top to add richness during baking.
  7. Bake the Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs for perfect fudginess.
  8. Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into squares for serving.

Notes

  • Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a delightful contrast.
  • Use overripe bananas with brown spots for sweetest, moistest brownies.
  • Avoid overmixing after adding dry ingredients to keep brownies light and fudgy.
  • Brownies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for 3–4 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Freeze brownies for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in fridge before reheating.
  • Reheat brownies in microwave for 10–15 seconds for a warm, gooey treat.
  • Customize by adding nuts, peanut butter swirl, shredded coconut, or chili powder for variation.
  • For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and milk with almond milk.

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