Description
Banana Bread Brownies blend two favorite desserts into one delightful treat that makes your taste buds dance with pure happiness. Creamy mashed bananas swirled through rich chocolate batter create a delectable dessert perfect for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Seasoning and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and carefully line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Take 3 ripe bananas and mash them thoroughly in a large mixing bowl until the texture becomes smooth with minimal lumps.
- In a separate bowl, blend ½ cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture appears light and fluffy.
- Crack 2 large eggs into the butter mixture, incorporating them one at a time and mixing completely after each addition.
- Add the mashed bananas, ½ cup sour cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring until all ingredients are fully integrated.
- Grab another bowl and whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt until well combined.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until everything is incorporated to avoid overmixing.
- If desired, carefully fold in ½ cup chopped walnuts and ½ cup chocolate chips into the batter.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly across the surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for approximately 1 hour.
- Use the parchment paper to lift the brownies out of the pan, then slice into squares for serving at room temperature.
Notes
- Overripe bananas are your secret weapon for deeper, richer banana flavor and extra moisture in these brownies.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to help them blend smoothly and create a more uniform texture.
- When folding dry ingredients into wet mixture, use gentle strokes to prevent overmixing, which can make the brownies tough and dense.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend, and the brownies will still turn out deliciously soft and tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg