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Banana Bread Brownies with a Twist

Banana Bread Brownies with a Twist

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These hybrid treats blend the fudgy density of brownies with the moist crumb of banana bread. Ripe bananas and cocoa powder create a rich, chocolatey base with no dryness. Perfect as a breakfast or dessert bite.

  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 12 brownies 1x

Ingredients

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2 overripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: banana slices or chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper
Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth
Melt butter in the microwave for 45 seconds
Whisk in sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the banana mixture
Sift cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, and salt into a separate bowl
Gradually add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined
Scrape batter into the prepared pan
Top with banana slices or chocolate chips (optional)
Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick inserts cleanly
Cool completely before slicing into 12 squares

Notes

Use 3 bananas if not overripe
Replace butter with halal ghee for dietary compliance
Coconut sugar can substitute granulated sugar
Storage: Keep in an airtight container up to 3 days

  • Author: Tiramisu Cake
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Chocolate Dessert Recipes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg