Description
Savor the rich, fudgy goodness of these banana brownies that combine the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with decadent chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests, this easy recipe transforms overripe bananas into a delightful dessert that feels like a warm hug. Simple to make and even easier to enjoy, each bite is a reminder of the joy found in homemade treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Add melted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until combined.
- In another bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow cooling slightly before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approximately 46g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg