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Banana Bread Brownies Recipe

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Deliciously fudgy Banana Bread Brownies combining the rich flavors of ripe bananas, cocoa, and chocolate chips with the satisfying crunch of walnuts. Perfect for a comforting dessert or snack, these brownies blend the moistness of banana bread with the decadence of brownies.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 ripe bananas
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Mash Bananas and Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork until smooth. Stir in the olive oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until combined.
  2. Add Sugars: Add both granulated and brown sugars to the wet mixture and stir until just combined, avoiding overmixing for tender texture.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently to create a uniform batter.
  5. Incorporate Chocolate Chips and Walnuts: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Transfer to Pan: Spoon the batter into a lined 8x8 inch square baking pan, spreading it evenly.
  7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool in the pan before cutting into 8 pieces and serving.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.
  • Walnuts can be substituted with pecans or omitted for a nut-free version.
  • Line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • Check doneness early at 20 minutes to avoid overbaking and dryness.

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