Description
A delightful twist on traditional brownies, combining rich chocolate flavor with a hint of banana sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted butter.
- Stir in sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing.
Notes
For best flavor, use ripe bananas. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: brownies, banana bread, dessert, chocolate dessert, quick dessert