Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves

Banana bread brownies are a sweet twist on a classic treat. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to getting that perfect fudgy center. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Lion Pancakes and Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe.

What You'll Need for Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
• Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
• Optional: Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

How to Make Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Mash bananas: Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Add butter and sugar: Melt butter and add it to the bowl with the bananas. Stir in sugar until well combined.
4. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
7. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Storing & Reheating Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Make-ahead tip: Batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Freezing Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves

Freeze leftover brownies for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat brownies in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat individual brownies in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: Using overripe bananas ensures a moist and sweet brownie.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the butter with an equal amount of melted coconut oil.
• Make-ahead: Batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch baking dish for 30-35 minutes.
• Troubleshooting: If your brownies are dry, you may have overbaked them. Next time, check them a few minutes earlier.

Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

25-30 mins

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Total

35-40 mins

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Serves

9 brownies

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Diet

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1 tsp baking soda

Seasonings

• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
2. Mash bananas: Mash ripe bananas in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Add butter and sugar: Melt butter and add it to the bowl with the bananas. Stir in sugar until well combined.
4. Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Add dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
6. Add chocolate chips: Fold in chocolate chips, if using.
7. Bake: Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Notes

• Chef tip: Using overripe bananas ensures a moist and sweet brownie.
• Best substitution: You can substitute the butter with an equal amount of melted coconut oil.
• Make-ahead: Batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.
• Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch baking dish for 30-35 minutes.
• Troubleshooting: If your brownies are dry, you may have overbaked them. Next time, check them a few minutes earlier.

Storage

• Fridge: Store leftover brownies in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
• Freezer: Freeze leftover brownies for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat brownies in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat individual brownies in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
• Make ahead: Batter can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 210
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 9g
• Carbs: 32g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 22g
• Sodium: 160mg
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sat. Fat: 5g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!