Description
Deliciously fudgy and moist brownies made with ripe bananas for natural sweetness and added moisture. These banana brownies combine the rich taste of cocoa and chocolate chips with the softness of bananas, making a delightful twist on classic brownies perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and well combined.
- Add bananas, eggs, and vanilla: Stir in the mashed bananas, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until everything is fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift together the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution and remove lumps.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gently fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing which can make brownies tough.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips for added richness and texture.
- Pour and spread batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving to ensure the best texture.
Notes
- For extra richness and crunch, add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the batter.
- Use very ripe bananas for the best sweetness and moist texture.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
