Description
These 30-minute banana brownies are a rich, fudgy dessert with the natural sweetness of ripe bananas. They’re quick to make and perfect for using up overripe bananas, with a soft, moist texture and deep chocolate flavor.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (about 1 medium banana)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- Optional: chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed banana and melted butter until well combined.
- Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
- Sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if using.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool before slicing into squares and serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for best flavor and sweetness.
- Adjust sugar depending on the sweetness of your bananas.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These brownies freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
