Banana Brownies Recipe
Banana brownies are rich, fudgy and chewy brownies made with creamy bananas. The indulgently deep chocolate flavor of the brownies is perfectly balanced with the subtle sweetness of ripe bananas and chocolate chips. These banana flavored brownies are easy to make and are the perfect treat.
Equipment
- 1 8 x 8 (20 cm) pan
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 measuring cup
- 2 mixing bowls (one heat or microwave safe)
- 1 whisk and flexible spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mashed banana
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (3 oz., 85 g) semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (30 g) Dutch processed or unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup (60 g) all purpose flour
- ½ cup (3 oz. 85 g) chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (177 C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper along the bottom and two sides.
- Mash 2 medium bananas until mostly smooth with very few lumps. Measure out the mashed banana in a measuring cup.⅔ cup mashed banana
- Add the unsalted butter and semi sweet chocolate chips to a heat safe bowl. Heat the butter and chocolate until fully melted and well combined. This can be done as a “bain marie” or in the microwave. If using the microwave, heat the mixture 30 seconds at a time, stirring between heating intervals until fully melted and combined.½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, ½ cup (3 oz., 85 g) semi sweet chocolate chips
- Gently stir in the granulated sugar just to barely combine and return the mixing bowl to the microwave. Heat for 30 more seconds. Now stir the sugar fully into the melted butter and chocolate. Allow the mixture to sit for 5 minutes if needed to cool to warm, rather than hot.1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- Stir in the eggs, mashed bananas, vanilla extract, cocoa powder and salt until smooth and glossy. This takes many whisks around the bowl. Lift the flexible spatula or spoon and allow the batter to drizzle down. If the batter falls like a ribbon, it’s perfect. Stir in the flour until well combined. Fold in the additional chocolate chips.2 large eggs, room temperature, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , ¼ teaspoon salt , ⅓ cup (30 g) Dutch processed or unsweetened cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ½ cup (60 g) all purpose flour , ½ cup (3 oz. 85 g) chocolate chips or chunks
- Evenly pour the brownies with mashed banana into the prepared pan. Bake for about 30 - 40 minutes. The brownies are ready when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Start checking at 30 minutes. If the toothpick comes out with wet streaks, the brownies will need another 5 - 10 minutes.
- Cool the brownies in the pan for at least one hour at room temperature. Then transfer the brownies into the fridge for another hour to fully set.
- When it’s time to serve, remove the brownies from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice the brownies, serve with more sliced bananas, whipped cream or enjoy as is.
Notes
Serve: These banana chocolate brownies are perfect when served with with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a dollop of freshly whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar or more sliced bananas.
Store: Once the brownies have cooled completely to room temperature and have set in the fridge, slice and store them airtight container for up to 3 - 4 days at room temperature or 7 - 10 days in the fridge.
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