Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these banana chocolate brownies. The combination of ripe bananas and chocolate creates a moist and fudgy treat that is perfect for any chocolate lover.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- ⅔ cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup (30 g) Dutch processed or unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup (60 g) all purpose flour
Chocolate
- ½ cup (3 oz., 85 g) semi sweet chocolate chips (for melting)
- ½ cup (3 oz., 85 g) chocolate chips or chunks (fold-in)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix mashed banana, melted chocolate, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, cocoa powder, baking powder, and flour.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips or chunks.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can add nuts or additional chocolate chips for extra texture.
- For a healthier version, you can substitute some of the butter with applesauce or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg