Fudgy Banana Bread Brownies That Will Blow Your Mind Recipe
These fudgy banana bread brownies combine the best of two beloved treats into one irresistible dessert. Made with ripe bananas and rich dark chocolate, these brownies are moist, flavorful, and delightfully dense, perfect for a satisfying snack or dessert. The recipe uses simple ingredients and straightforward steps, resulting in a decadent treat topped optionally with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 9-12 brownies (depending on cut size) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Brownies
- 2 medium ripe bananas (preferably very ripe with dark spots)
- 150 grams dark chocolate (high-quality recommended)
- 100 grams unsalted butter (can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 100 grams plain flour (gluten-free all-purpose flour can be used as substitute)
- 100 grams granulated sugar (adjust amount as ripe bananas add sweetness)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure vanilla extract preferred)
- 1 pinch salt
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
- 1 dollop whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal of brownies.
- Melt Chocolate and Butter: In a saucepan over low heat, melt together the dark chocolate and unsalted butter, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat to prevent burning.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the mashed ripe bananas, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate-butter mixture until well incorporated, forming a smooth batter.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in the plain flour and a pinch of salt. Mix just until combined to avoid overmixing, which could affect the brownie’s fudgy texture.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a skewer; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before cutting them into squares. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas with plenty of dark spots for maximum sweetness and banana flavor.
- You can substitute the plain flour with gluten-free all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version.
- Butter can be replaced with coconut oil to make the recipe dairy-free.
- Adjust sugar depending on your sweetness preference and how ripe your bananas are.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding flour to keep the brownies fudgy.
- Check the brownies early at 25 minutes to prevent overbaking, which can dry them out.
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