Fudgy Banana Bread Brownies: Your New Favorite Dessert Delight
Fudgy Banana Bread Brownies offer a heartwarming blend of chocolate and ripe bananas, making them the ultimate dessert delight.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- 9x9 inch Baking Pan
- Whisk
- - Knife
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup All-purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Can use vegan butter for a dairy-free alternative.
- 1 cup Sugar Can reduce slightly for less sweetness.
- 2 large Eggs Using room temperature eggs helps emulsification.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Substitute with almond extract for a unique twist.
- 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Sift to avoid lumps.
- 1 cup Dark or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks Can use milk chocolate for a sweeter option.
- 2 large Very Ripe Bananas Pick bananas with significant brown spots.
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Skip if not desired.
For Serving
- 2 scoops Vanilla Ice Cream Provides a delightful contrast to the fudgy texture.
- 1 cup Whipped Cream Adds a light and airy element.
- 1 cup Fresh Berries Offers a fruity freshness.
Instructions
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- Mash two very ripe bananas in a bowl until mostly smooth; set aside.
- Sift cocoa powder into a separate bowl.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time along with vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter between two bowls; mix one with cocoa and chocolate chunks, and the other with mashed banana.
- Spread the chocolate batter in the prepared pan, then layer the banana batter on top.
- Swirl using a knife between batters without overmixing.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes; do the toothpick test for doneness.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
Top with a sprinkle of powdered sugar for a sweet finishing touch.