Description
These moist and fudgy Banana Brownies combine the rich taste of cocoa with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, making a deliciously unique twist on traditional brownies. Perfectly balanced with mini chocolate chips, this recipe yields 16 decadent squares that make for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (approximately 2 bananas)
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Add-ins
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch square baking pan and line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easy to remove the brownies after baking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed ripe bananas. Whisk them together until the mixture is smooth and fully blended.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening and cocoa throughout the mixture.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet banana mixture using a spatula. Mix just until fully combined to avoid overworking the batter, which can make the brownies tough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, dispersing them evenly throughout the batter for bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smooth the top with a spatula, and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 15 minutes. Then, remove them from the pan and parchment paper to cool completely on the rack for easier slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Once fully cooled, cut the brownies into 16 squares. Serve and enjoy your delicious banana-infused chocolate treat!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture in the brownies.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the brownies tender.
- For a nutty twist, add ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans along with the chocolate chips.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To freeze, wrap the brownies tightly in plastic wrap and foil; freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
