Description
Indulge in the best of both worlds with these Banana Bread Brownies. A delightful mashup of classic banana bread and decadent chocolate brownies, these treats are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
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Banana Bread:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Brownie Swirl:
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix sugar and butter: Cream together the sugar and softened butter in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add eggs and bananas: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the mashed bananas and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the banana mixture and stir until combined.
- Prepare brownie swirl: Mix melted chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and butter. Pour banana batter into pan, add spoonfuls of chocolate mixture, then swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and slice: Let cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
- These banana bread brownies have a dense, moist texture with a rich chocolate swirl.
- For a nutty twist, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the batter.
- Store leftovers 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: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
