Banana Brownie

Transform your dessert game with these indulgent Banana Brownies, a heavenly fusion of rich chocolate and naturally sweet bananas. This recipe combines velvety unsalted butter, creamy mashed ripe bananas, and a perfect balance of light brown and granulated sugars for irresistible moisture and flavor. With cocoa powder providing a deep chocolatey base and semi-sweet chocolate chips adding melty pockets of sweetness, each bite is decadently satisfying. The batter comes together effortlessly with pantry staples like flour, eggs, and vanilla, and is baked to fudgy perfection in just 35 minutes. Ideal for casual gatherings or a midweek treat, these brownies are an inventive twist on classic baked goods that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Perfect for fans of banana bread or rich, chocolatey desserts, these Banana Brownies are a must-try recipe!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe bananas
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1.5 cups light brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter in 30-second intervals until fully melted. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

Mash the bananas in a separate bowl until smooth.

Step 4

Add the light brown sugar and granulated sugar to the melted butter, mixing until well combined.

Step 5

Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring each is fully incorporated.

Step 6

Stir the mashed bananas into the butter mixture.

Step 7

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.

Step 8

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.

Step 9

Gently fold in the chocolate chips.

Step 10

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly using a spatula.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Step 12

Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting them into squares and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1664.6 grams (1664.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4871

Total Fat 189.10g	242%
Saturated Fat 105.20g	526%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 992mg	331%
Sodium 2007mg	87%
Total Carbohydrate 861.90g	313%
Dietary Fiber 91.20g	326%
Total Sugars 545.50g
Protein 95.00g	190%

Vitamin D 160IU	800%
Calcium 584mg	45%
Iron 47mg	260%
Potassium 5059mg	108%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.8%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 62.3%