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Banana Bread Brownies

Banana Bread Brownies That Will Delight Your Sweet Tooth

Banana Bread Brownies combine the moistness of banana bread with brownie richness, perfect for repurposing overripe bananas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Frozen, thawed and drained for best texture
  • 1/2 cup Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 2 large Eggs Or use flaxseed egg for a vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a twist
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder Carob powder can be used for a caffeine-free option
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional for added richness
For the Optional Crumb Topping
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Can be combined with oats for flavor
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Can use white sugar if needed
  • 1/4 cup Butter Can replace with coconut oil

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. Mash 3 ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth, leaving a few lumps.
  3. Mix in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips evenly into the batter.
  7. For the crumb topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and melted butter until crumbly, then sprinkle over batter.
  8. Pour batter into the baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  9. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

These Banana Bread Brownies are best served warm. Consider adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture and flavor.

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