Description
Sweet banana bread meets chocolate decadence in these irresistible banana bread brownies, creating a dessert that marries classic comfort with indulgent richness. Moist banana-infused layers meld perfectly with rich chocolate, offering you a delightful twist on two beloved treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium bananas)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sugars:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
Spices and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the cooking chamber to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×9-inch pan by lining with parchment paper and applying a light grease coating.
- Create a smooth liquid base by vigorously whisking melted butter with both granulated and brown sugars until fully integrated.
- Incorporate eggs, vanilla essence, and thoroughly mashed ripe bananas into the butter-sugar mixture, stirring until the texture becomes uniform and creamy.
- In a separate vessel, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt, using a whisk to eliminate potential lumps.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the banana-based wet ingredients, mixing with minimal agitation to maintain a tender texture. If desired, introduce chopped walnuts during this stage.
- Transfer the complete batter into the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges clean and the edges appear golden brown.
- While the baked treat cools, craft a silky glaze by blending powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract until achieving a smooth, pourable consistency.
- Once the banana bread brownies have reached room temperature, elegantly drizzle the prepared glaze across the surface and slice into individual servings.
Notes
- Choose ripe, spotty bananas for maximum sweetness and deeper banana flavor, which enhances the overall richness of the brownies.
- Use room temperature eggs to ensure smooth, even mixing and better batter consistency.
- Consider toasting walnuts before adding them to intensify their nutty flavor and provide a delightful crunch.
- For gluten-free version, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the same texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg