Description
These banana brownies are a delicious twist on a classic dessert. They’re fudgy, moist, and packed with the flavor of ripe bananas and rich chocolate. Perfect for a quick treat or a crowd-pleasing dessert!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder until well combined.
- Whisk in the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the mashed bananas and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips.
- You can add chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, for added texture.
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g