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Delicious banana bread brownies topped with chocolate and walnuts.

Banana Bread Brownies

A delicious fusion of banana bread and brownies, these Banana Bread Brownies are rich, chewy, and perfect for potlucks.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium-sized ripe bananas Should be embarrassingly ripe for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar Can be reduced, but will affect texture.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar Packed.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted.
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder Trader Joe's or Aldi recommended.
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter to the mashed bananas. Mix well until combined.
  4. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until everything is well incorporated.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  7. If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  2. Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Resist the urge to overbake. The center should be fudgy. Wrapped airtight, they last 2 days at room temperature, 5 in the fridge or longer in the freezer.