Banana Bread Brownies
A rich and fudgy fusion of banana bread and brownies, this cozy winter dessert is easy to make and perfect for sharing. Sweet, moist, and chocolatey with the nostalgic warmth of bananas and cocoa.
Equipment
- 1 8x8-inch baking pan Lined with parchment paper
- 1 Mixing bowls One large and one medium
- 1 Whisk or hand mixer For blending batters
- 1 Spatula To fold and swirl the batter
- 1 Knife or skewer For creating the brownie swirl pattern
Ingredients
- Banana Bread Batter:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas about 2 medium bananas
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- Brownie Swirl:
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg large
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
- 2️⃣ Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Add melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
- 3️⃣ Sift in flour, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold until just combined.
- 4️⃣ In a separate bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter. Stir in cocoa powder, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- 5️⃣ Pour banana batter into the prepared pan and smooth out.
- 6️⃣ Spoon brownie batter on top in dollops. Swirl gently with a knife.
- 7️⃣ Bake for 25-28 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- 8️⃣ Cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
These brownies are perfect served warm with ice cream or enjoyed on their own. Feel free to customize with nuts, caramel drizzle, or a hint of espresso for extra flair!