Description
These Banana Bread Bar Brownies are the perfect fusion of banana bread and brownies. With ripe bananas, a touch of cinnamon, and a handful of chocolate chips, they’re a delightful treat that’s sweet, moist, and oh-so-satisfying. Whether you’re enjoying them as an afternoon snack or a dessert after dinner, they’re sure to hit the spot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, mash the bananas with a fork until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter to the mashed bananas, and mix until well combined. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): If using, fold in the chocolate chips for extra sweetness and flavor.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the Banana Bread Brownies to cool in the dish for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares and enjoy the banana goodness!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a handful of walnuts or pecans.
- Be sure not to overmix the batter to keep the brownies soft and moist.
- If you prefer extra banana flavor, you can add a bit more mashed banana.
- Chocolate chips are optional but add a nice touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (out of 9 servings)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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