banana bread brownies

Banana Bread Brownies are the perfect mashup of two classic treats — rich, fudgy brownies and moist, sweet banana bread. Think dense, chocolatey squares with the natural sweetness and tenderness of ripe bananas. Here’s a super easy recipe to make them at home!

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🍌🍫 Banana Bread Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas)

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted

• ¾ cup brown sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• ½ teaspoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)

• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips (for melting into the batter)

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🔥 Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. Make the Batter:

   • In a bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar.

   • Stir in mashed bananas, egg, and vanilla.

   • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

   • Add dry ingredients to wet and mix until just combined.

3. Add Chocolate:

   • Melt ½ cup chocolate chips (microwave in 20-second bursts or use a double boiler).

   • Swirl melted chocolate into the batter OR mix it all the way in for a marbled or fully chocolatey effect.

   • Stir in nuts or extra chips, if using.

4. Bake:

   • Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).

5. Cool & Serve:

   • Let cool in pan before slicing into bars. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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🍽 Optional Add-Ons:

• Swirl in peanut butter or Nutella before baking

• Top with a cream cheese glaze or chocolate ganache for extra indulgence

Would you like a gluten-free, vegan, or extra-fudgy version of this recipe?