Fudgy Banana Brownies
These rich and fudgy banana brownies are the perfect combination of deep chocolate flavor and natural sweetness from ripe bananas. Moist, chewy, and easy to make this dessert is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the chocolate chips (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For extra fudginess, slightly underbake the brownies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.