Description
These Chocolate Banana Brownies combine rich cocoa with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas, creating moist, fudgy brownies packed with dark chocolate chips. Perfect for a decadent yet slightly healthier twist on classic brownies, this recipe is simple to prepare and ideal for chocolate lovers looking to add some fruit to their dessert.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup mashed very ripe banana (approximately 2 bananas)
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Add-ins
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and mashed ripe bananas until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder to evenly distribute the leavening agents and cocoa.
- Incorporate Dry into Wet: Sift the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to avoid lumps, and gently fold them together with a spatula just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter to ensure every brownie has chocolate chunks.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a skewer into the center; it should come out with moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool Before Cutting: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely which helps the brownies set and makes slicing easier.
- Serve: Once fully cooled, slice the brownies into 12 bars and serve as a delicious treat or dessert.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas to enhance sweetness and moisture.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
- You can substitute dark chocolate chips with semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips based on preference.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
