Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves
Banana Bread Brownies are the ultimate treat for banana lovers, combining the best of banana bread and fudgy brownies. After making this recipe dozens of times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping them moist and perfectly sweet. The warm, golden brownies are irresistible, and they’re ready in just 30 minutes. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Paleo Pizza Soup Whole30, Low Carb and Creamy Garlic Shrimp.
Why This Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves Is Pure Comfort
- Perfectly moist and fudgy texture
- Intense banana flavor with a hint of cinnamon
- Easy to make with simple ingredients
- Better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes
What You'll Need for Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Ripe bananas
- Sugar
- Butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Walnuts (optional)
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Walnuts
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter the brownies.
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How to Make Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves
- Mash bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine banana and dry ingredients: Stir in the mashed bananas and the dry ingredient mixture until just combined.
- Fold in walnuts (optional): Fold in the walnuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough brownies. Mix just until combined.
- Pro tip: For extra moist brownies, use overripe bananas with black spots.
- Pro tip: To make the brownies gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
Storing & Reheating Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: The batter can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before baking.
Freezing Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves
Freeze cooled brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat individual brownies in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-10 minutes. Microwave: Reheat individual brownies in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter before baking.
- Best substitution: Substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different flavor profile.
- Make-ahead: The brownies can be baked up to 1 day in advance and stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch baking dish for a larger batch.
- Troubleshooting: If the brownies are not cooking in the center, cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes.
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Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Ripe bananas
- Sugar
- Butter
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Walnuts (optional)
Seasonings
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Walnuts
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mash bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- Combine banana and dry ingredients: Stir in the mashed bananas and the dry ingredient mixture until just combined.
- Fold in walnuts (optional): Fold in the walnuts, if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into a greased 8×8-inch baking dish and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a fun twist, add chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the batter before baking.
- Best substitution: Substitute the walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different flavor profile.
- Make-ahead: The brownies can be baked up to 1 day in advance and stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9×13-inch baking dish for a larger batch.
- Troubleshooting: If the brownies are not cooking in the center, cover the pan loosely with aluminum foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze cooled brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Oven reheat: Reheat individual brownies in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-10 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat individual brownies in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Make ahead: The batter can be prepared up to 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Bring to room temperature before baking.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Cholesterol: 50mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves FAQs
Yes, the brownies can be baked up to 1 day in advance and stored at room temperature in an airtight container.
Overmixing the batter or using underripe bananas can result in dry brownies. Be sure to mix just until combined and use ripe bananas for the best results.
Yes, cooled brownies can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
No, this recipe is not suitable for the air fryer. The air fryer does not heat evenly and may result in unevenly baked brownies.
Pecans or almonds can be used as a substitute for walnuts in this recipe.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Banana Bread Brownies: A Sweet Twist Every Banana Lover Craves and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
