Banana Bread Brownies

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
Intensity: Moderate (requires mixing and baking)

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Ingredients

For the Banana Bread Layer:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

For the Brownie Layer:

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

• 1 cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• ⅓ cup cocoa powder

• ½ cup all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp salt

Optional Toppings:

• Chocolate chips

• Chopped walnuts or pecans

• Caramel drizzle

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2: Make the Banana Bread Layer

1. In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.

2. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.

4. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Set aside.

Step 3: Make the Brownie Layer

1. In another bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

2. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Stir until smooth and glossy.

Step 4: Layer & Swirl

1. Pour the banana bread batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.

2. Gently pour the brownie batter on top, spreading it to cover the banana layer.

3. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl the two batters slightly for a marbled effect.

4. (Optional) Sprinkle chocolate chips or nuts on top.

Step 5: Bake

1. Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.

2. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Serve & Enjoy!

• Slice into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

• Drizzle with caramel or top with ice cream for extra indulgence!

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Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

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Tips & Variations

• Extra Ripe Bananas: The spottier the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful the bread layer.

• Gluten-Free Option: Substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend.

• Dairy-Free Option: Use coconut oil or vegan butter instead of regular butter.

• Add-Ins: Try mixing in chocolate chunks, peanut butter swirls, or shredded coconut.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔ Perfect Texture – Soft banana bread meets fudgy brownies.
✔ Easy to Make – Simple ingredients, no fancy equipment needed.
✔ Great for Leftovers – Stays moist for days (if it lasts that long!).

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Enjoy your Banana Bread Brownies—the ultimate dessert mashup! Let us know how yours turns out in the comments! 😊🍌🍫