Banana Bread Brownies Recipe

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Banana Bread Brownies Recipe

These banana bread brownies combine the cozy sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich, fudgy texture of brownies. They’re moist, easy to make, and perfect for dessert, snacks, or even breakfast bars.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Cooling: 15

Total Time: 1

Servings: squares

Calories: 210kcal

Cost: $6–8

Equipment

9x9-inch square baking pan
Parchment paper
Large mixing bowl
Potato masher or fork
Rubber spatula
Wire cooling rack
Sharp Chef’s Knife

Ingredients

Banana Bread Brownies

3 large overripe bananas mashed
½ cup melted butter or coconut oil
¾ cup brown sugar packed
2 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour blend
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-process preferred
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cinnamon enhances banana flavor
½ cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
¼ cup chopped walnuts optional

Optional Cream Cheese Frosting

4 oz cream cheese softened
2 tablespoon butter softened
1 cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper. Mash the bananas in a large mixing bowl.
Add melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the mashed bananas. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts if using.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting.

Notes

These brownies taste great on their own, but feel free to add the optional cream cheese frosting for an extra treat!

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