Fudgy Banana Bread Brownies
These fudgy banana bread brownies combine the moist, tender bite of banana bread with the rich, indulgent texture of brownies. Made with just five simple ingredients, they are quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 medium ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g) – can substitute gluten-free flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (35 g)
- ½ cup unsalted melted butter (115 g) – can substitute coconut oil for dairy-free
- ½ cup granulated or light brown sugar (100 g)
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
- Optional: ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Optional: pinch of flaky sea salt
- Optional: ½ teaspoon cinnamon or pinch of chili powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mash 2-3 ripe bananas in a medium bowl until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remain (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add melted butter (½ cup) to the mashed bananas, then stir in sugar (½ cup) until combined.
- Sift together the flour (1 cup) and cocoa powder (⅓ cup), then gently fold into the wet mixture with a spatula until just blended (about 10-15 folds). Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in optional chocolate chips or nuts if using. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 23-27 minutes. Start checking at 23 minutes by inserting a toothpick; it should come out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes to set the fudgy texture.
- Slice into 9 or 12 squares and serve. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, optionally with vanilla ice cream.
Notes
Use very ripe bananas for best flavor and moisture. Melt butter gently to avoid overheating. Do not overmix batter to keep brownies fudgy. Start checking doneness at 23 minutes to avoid overbaking. Cooling completely is crucial for fudgy texture. Optional add-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or spices can customize flavor. For vegan version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use a flax egg.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (if cut int
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 2.5
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