Banana Bread Brownies

These Banana Bread Brownies are what happen when two of my favorite desserts come together in one pan. I start with ripe bananas that add natural sweetness and incredible moisture, then mix them with cocoa powder and chocolate chips to create a rich brownie batter. As they bake, the kitchen fills with the smell of chocolate and bananas. Once they're out of the oven, I finish them with a warm brown butter glaze that soaks into the top and gives every bite an extra layer of buttery sweetness. They're incredibly soft, fudgy, and loaded with chocolate flavor while still giving you that classic banana bread taste.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Rich chocolate flavor with sweet banana goodness.

Moist and incredibly fudgy texture.

Great way to use overripe bananas.

Easy pantry ingredients.

Perfect for parties, holidays, or bake sales.

Finished with an irresistible buttery glaze.

Even better the next day.

Freezes beautifully for later.

Variations

Double Chocolate

Use dark chocolate chips and drizzle melted chocolate over the top.

Walnut Banana Brownies

Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch.

Peanut Butter Swirl

Swirl peanut butter throughout the batter before baking.

Cream Cheese Swirl

Add spoonfuls of sweetened cream cheese for a cheesecake twist.

Salted Caramel

Drizzle caramel sauce over the glaze and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

Espresso Chocolate

Add one teaspoon of espresso powder to intensify the chocolate flavor.

Banana Bread Brownies

These Banana Bread Brownies combine moist banana bread with richchocolate brownies for an incredibly soft, fudgy dessert finished with a buttery glaze that's impossible to resist.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Ingredients

  

Brownies

• 3 medium ripe bananas mashed
• ½ cup melted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 cup chocolate chips optional

Frosting

• ¼ cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ¾ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons milk more if needed for consistency

Instructions

 

Brownies

• Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
• Mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the melted butter.
• Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract Mix well. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
• In another bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon
• Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the banana mixture. Add the milk and mix until smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
• Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly. Drizzle the melted butter over the top. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• Allow the brownies to cool before slicing. Top with your favorite brown butter glaze if desired. Serve and enjoy.

Frosting

• In a small saucepan, melt butter for frosting over medium heat until light golden brown.
• Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
• Spread frosting over cooled brownies and cut into squares.

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Recipe Tips

Use very ripe bananas with plenty of brown spots. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your brownies will be. Also, avoid overmixing the batter to keep the brownies soft and tender.

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