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A close-up of two stacked Banana Bread Brownies, showcasing the rich chocolate brownie base and creamy banana swirl.

Banana Bread Brownies

A delicious fusion of banana bread and fudgy brownies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
For the Banana Bread Swirl
  • 2 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar for the brownie base. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  4. Spread half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  5. In another bowl, mash the ripe bananas. Cream together the softened butter and sugar for the banana bread swirl. Beat in the egg yolk and mashed bananas, then stir in the cinnamon.
  6. Dollop spoonfuls of the banana bread mixture over the brownie batter in the pan. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the banana bread mixture into the brownie batter.
  7. Spread the remaining brownie batter over the swirled mixture, covering it as much as possible.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Notes

For extra richness, you can add chocolate chips to the brownie batter.

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