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Chocolate Banana Brownies

Moist, fudgy brownies made with ripe bananas that are perfect for satisfying a chocolate craving.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas
  • 1/2 cup melted butter (115 g)
  • 1 cup sugar (200 g)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder (35 g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas until smooth in a mixing bowl.
  3. Stir in the melted butter into the mashed bananas.
  4. Add the sugar, egg, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  6. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the banana mixture.
  7. If desired, fold in chocolate chips.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let cool before slicing into brownies.

Notes

These brownies are great served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.