Banana Bread Brownies
These moist and delicious Banana Bread Brownies are the perfect fusion of banana bread and fudgy brownies! Packed with ripe bananas and a rich, buttery flavor, this easy dessert is perfect for using up overripe bananas and satisfying your sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 9–12 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 bananas)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter and sugar. Stir until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating well.
- Mix in mashed bananas until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in walnuts or chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool completely in the pan. Top with cream cheese frosting if desired before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra banana flavor, use very ripe bananas with brown spots.
- These brownies taste even better the next day once the flavors have settled.
- You can skip the frosting for a lighter treat or dust with powdered sugar instead.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
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