Description
Indulgent banana brownies merge classic comfort with rich chocolate decadence, creating a delightful dessert that promises pure pleasure. Moist, fudgy layers combine ripe bananas and cocoa for an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas
- 1 cup sugar
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lightly coat an 8×8-inch baking pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until fully integrated and slightly fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs, vanilla extract, and ripe mashed bananas into the butter mixture, stirring until smooth and well-blended.
- Gently sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the wet ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing.
- Delicately fold chocolate chips throughout the batter, ensuring even distribution without deflating the mixture.
- Transfer batter to the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to create an even surface and smooth out any peaks.
- Slide pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge with minimal, moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and let brownies rest in the pan for 15-20 minutes to set and cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Swap ripe bananas for overripe ones to enhance natural sweetness and moisture, creating a more decadent brownie texture.
- Consider using dark cocoa powder for a richer, more intense chocolate flavor that complements the banana’s subtle taste.
- Gluten-free bakers can substitute all-purpose flour with almond or coconut flour, ensuring the same delightful consistency.
- For a healthier version, replace some butter with Greek yogurt or mashed avocado to reduce fat while maintaining a creamy, indulgent feel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg