Banana Brownie Recipe You’ll Crave Again & Again
This banana brownie recipe blends the rich, chocolatey goodness of classic brownies with the sweet, tender bite of ripe bananas. Every square is soft, fudgy, and packed with flavor—perfect for family treats, after-school snacks, or weekend baking fun.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas about 1 cup, mashed
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup natural cocoa powder
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Optional Add-Ins:
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup peanut butter chips
- ½ tsp espresso powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Mash bananas in a large bowl.
- Add melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth.
- Sift in flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Fold until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips and any optional add-ins.
- Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 28–32 minutes, until center is set and a toothpick shows a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then lift out and cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Contains eggs, dairy, and wheat. For best results, use ripe bananas and avoid overbaking for maximum fudginess.