Banana Bread Brownies: The Ultimate Fusion of Moist Banana Bread and Fudgy Chocolate Brownies
These Banana Bread Brownies are the perfect fusion of two beloved desserts — soft, moist banana bread and rich chocolate brownies. Packed with ripe banana flavor and deep cocoa richness, these bars are tender, fudgy, and incredibly satisfying. They’re easy to prepare using simple pantry ingredients and make a wonderful dessert, snack, or sweet breakfast treat.
Ingredients
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2 medium ripe bananas
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½ cup granulated sugar
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¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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¼ teaspoon salt
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½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Mash the Bananas
In a large mixing bowl, mash ripe bananas using a fork until smooth and creamy.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
Add:
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Granulated sugar
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Brown sugar
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Melted butter
Mix well until fully combined.
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
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Flour
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Cocoa powder
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Baking soda
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Salt
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture using a spatula until just combined.
5. Add Chocolate Chips
Fold in chocolate chips if using for extra richness.
6. Bake
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Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
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Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
7. Cool
Allow brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
✅ Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and flavor.
✅ Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies soft.
✅ Slightly underbake for fudgier texture.
✅ Add walnuts or pecans for crunch.
✅ Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top before baking.