If you think you have to choose between making banana bread and brownies, think again with my easy Banana Bread Brownies recipe!
- ¾ cup (3¾ oz/105 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups (12 oz/340 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) butter , melted
- 3 large eggs , at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup (2 oz/57 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (3 oz/85 g) chopped bittersweet chocolate
- 2 large very ripe bananas, about (10 oz/284 g) , mashed
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Then butter and line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
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Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet until combined. Divide the batter evenly into 2 bowls.
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Sift the cocoa powder into the first bowl, add the chopped chocolate and mix until just incorporated.
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In the other bowl, add in the mashed banana and mix until combined.
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Dollop the brownie batter into the prepared pan, then pour over the banana batter.
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Use a butter knife to swirl the chocolate batter through the banana batter without mixing it completely, to create a marbled look.
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Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a wooden skewer inserted in the middle, comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
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Enjoy with a cup of coffee! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. It also freezes well for up to 8 weeks.