Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe medium bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease and flour an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) baking pan, then set aside. Thoroughly mash the ripe bananas in a bowl until smooth.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla powder.
- Step 3: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking soda, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Step 4: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing with a spatula or spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in tough brownies.
- Step 5: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan and spread it out. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, but no wet batter.
- Step 6: Allow the banana bread brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing and serving. This cooling process helps them set properly and achieve a fudgy texture.
Notes
- Keep your banana bread brownies wonderfully moist and fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate them for an extra week of deliciousness.
- To bring out their warmth and revive that fresh-baked fudginess, gently warm a refrigerated brownie in the microwave for 10-15 seconds.
- These brownies are fantastic on their own, but truly shine when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream.
- For that perfectly fudgy, irresistible texture, resist the temptation to cut into your brownies too soon; letting them cool completely in the pan is crucial for them to set beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 2.5" x 2.5")
- Calories: 280
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Protein: 28g