Description
Experience the perfect fusion of ripe bananas and rich chocolate in these easy-to-make Banana Brownies. They’re moist, fudgy, and bursting with flavor, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a cozy night in, these brownies will be the star of the show.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth but slightly chunky.
- Stir in sugar, oil (or butter), and vanilla until well combined.
- Gently fold in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until just mixed; avoid overmixing for fudgy texture.
- If desired, mix in chocolate chips for added richness.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow to cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg