Description
Delicious Banana Bread Brownies combine the tenderness of banana bread with the rich flavors of brownies for a sophisticated dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 g) mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 3/4 cup (95 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/3 cup (35 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 oz (55 g) dark chocolate (60–70%), finely chopped, melted
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, a light dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment.
- Whisk melted butter and sugar in a bowl until glossy. Add eggs one at a time, whisking until pale.
- Fold in mashed bananas until evenly incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Fold dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined.
- Pour two-thirds of the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface.
- Melt the dark chocolate and dollop over the batter. Use a knife to create swirls.
- Scatter toasted nuts on top and lightly press them in. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 28–35 minutes until edges are set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then lift out and slice into squares.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and aroma. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg