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Banana Bread Brownies

Delicious Banana Bread Brownies That Will Wow Your Taste Buds

These Banana Bread Brownies combine the sweetness of ripe bananas with rich chocolate for a memorable dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • 3 medium Ripe Bananas Use overripe bananas for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1/4 cup Milk Can substitute with almond milk for lactose-free.
Optional Add-ins
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional for enhanced chocolate flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar For caramel-like richness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Enhances banana flavor.
For Topping
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (for topping) Adds richness when melted over brownies.

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Fork

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth, then mix in melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder, then gently fold this mixture into the banana mixture.
  4. Fold in milk and chocolate chips (if using) until just combined.
  5. Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan.
  6. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle over the batter; add small pieces of butter over the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Experiment with different add-ins to create your own twist on these delicious brownies.