Description
Deliciously moist brownies that combine ripe bananas and rich chocolate, perfect for banana bread lovers and brownie enthusiasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (for glaze)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (for glaze)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×9-inch baking pan by greasing or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and add the vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Stir in the mashed bananas until well combined.
- Add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using), mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans, if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the brownies are baking, melt ¼ cup of unsalted butter for the glaze.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar, milk (or heavy cream), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Let the brownies cool slightly in the pan, then pour the warm glaze over them.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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