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Banana Bread Brownies

A delightful combination of banana bread and brownies, these Banana Bread Brownies are perfect for sharing or enjoying solo on a rainy afternoon.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 3 medium ripe bananas Very ripe for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup melted butter plus 2 tablespoons for topping
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup milk
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips optional
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar for topping
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
  3. Mix in the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  5. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the milk and chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
  8. In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
  9. Sprinkle over the batter and dot with small pieces of butter.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  2. Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream for a delightful contrast. Keep them covered at room temperature for up to 2 days in an airtight container.