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Banana Bread Brownies Recipe

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These Banana Bread Brownies combine the rich, fudgy texture of classic brownies with the sweet, moist flavor of ripe bananas. Enhanced with cinnamon and walnuts, and studded with chocolate chips, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for dessert or a special snack. Baked to perfection in under an hour, they offer a delightful twist on traditional banana bread and chocolate brownies.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 bananas)

Add-ins

  • 3/4 cup chocolate chips, divided
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped & divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper to ensure easy removal and cleanup.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and spices.
  3. Combine butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar together until fully blended and smooth.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Whisk in the eggs and vanilla extract vigorously for about one minute to incorporate air and create a smooth batter.
  5. Fold in bananas: Gently fold the mashed ripe bananas into the wet mixture using a spatula, making sure to combine without overmixing.
  6. Incorporate dry ingredients: Fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients carefully until fully incorporated but do not overmix to keep the brownies tender.
  7. Add chocolate chips and walnuts: Fold in ½ cup of the chocolate chips and half of the walnuts into the batter to evenly distribute the mix-ins.
  8. Prepare for baking: Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips and walnuts on top for extra texture and flavor.
  9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Cool and serve: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into 16 squares to ensure clean slices.

Notes

  • Ensure bananas are very ripe for maximum sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once the dry ingredients are added to avoid tough brownies.
  • Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting.
  • Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or omitted for nut-free.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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