Description
Indulgent Banana Bread Brownies merge classic comfort with rich chocolate decadence, creating a delightful dessert that blends two beloved treats. Moist banana-infused layers and fudgy chocolate notes promise a deliciously memorable experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
wet ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
dry and additional ingredients:
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until smooth and creamy, creating a rich base for the brownies.
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender texture.
- Whisk in eggs one at a time, then blend in vanilla extract and sour cream, ensuring a smooth and well-integrated wet mixture.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to eliminate any lumps and distribute leavening agents evenly.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana-wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender crumb.
- If using, gently fold in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, distributing them evenly throughout the batter for added texture and flavor.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it uniformly with a spatula to ensure consistent baking and an even surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect moisture.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before lifting out the parchment and cutting into squares.
Notes
- Select extra-ripe, soft bananas with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and deeper flavor development in the brownies.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense brownies; stop stirring as soon as dry ingredients are just incorporated for a tender, delicate texture.
- Customize the recipe by swapping walnuts with pecans or adding shredded coconut for different flavor profiles and textural interest.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace all-purpose flour with a high-quality 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the brownie’s soft, moist consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg