Description
Indulge in the perfect fusion of banana bread and brownies with these moist and flavorful Banana Bread Brownies. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these bars are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional:
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Whisk melted butter and brown sugar. Add egg, vanilla, and mashed bananas, mix until combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gently fold into wet mixture.
- Add Optional Ingredients: Stir in nuts and chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Spread batter in the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For added decadence, consider drizzling with cream cheese glaze or melted chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container for moist brownies that last several days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
