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Banana Bread Brownies

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Banana bread brownies are soft, moist bars that blend the comforting flavor of banana bread with the rich, chocolatey goodness of brownies. They’re an easy, one-bowl treat perfect for using up ripe bananas.

Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for brownie portion)
  • Optional: 1/3 cup chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mash bananas and mix in melted butter, sugars, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined.
  4. Divide batter in half. Stir cocoa powder into one half to create the brownie layer.
  5. Spread banana batter into the pan, then dollop the brownie batter on top and swirl with a knife (or layer as preferred).
  6. If using, sprinkle chocolate chips or walnuts on top or fold into the batter before layering.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let cool in the pan before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for maximum flavor and moisture.
  • Swirl in Nutella or peanut butter for a rich twist.
  • Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a GF version.
  • Double the recipe for a 9×13-inch pan and adjust bake time accordingly.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temp, refrigerated, or frozen.

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