🍌🍫 Fudgy Banana Brownies
These Fudgy Banana Brownies are the perfect combination of rich chocolate brownies and sweet ripe bananas. They’re moist, dense, and ultra-chocolatey with a soft fudgy center—an easy dessert that’s great for using up overripe bananas.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: About 40 minutes
- Servings: 12 brownies
Ingredients
Banana Brownie Batter
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Chocolate Additions
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2. Make the Batter
- Mash bananas until smooth.
- Whisk together:
- Melted butter
- Sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Stir in mashed bananas.
- Add:
- Flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking powder
- Salt
Mix just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
3. Bake
- Spread batter evenly into the pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes.
- The center should look set but still slightly fudgy.
Avoid overbaking for the best brownie texture.
4. Cool & Slice
- Let brownies cool for at least 20 minutes.
- Slice into squares.
- Add extra melted chocolate or powdered sugar if desired.
Serving Ideas
Serve with:
🍦 Vanilla ice cream
🍓 Fresh berries
☕ Coffee or espresso
🥜 Peanut butter drizzle
🍫 Extra chocolate sauce
Tips for Extra Fudgy Brownies
✅ Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness.
✅ Don’t overmix the batter after adding flour.
✅ Slightly underbake for a gooey center.
✅ Chill before slicing for cleaner, fudgier squares.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Refrigerator: Up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months.
Approximate Nutrition (Per Brownie)
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 20 g
Delicious Variations 🍌🍫
🥜 Peanut Butter Banana Brownies: Swirl peanut butter into the batter.
🍪 Chocolate Chip Cookie Style: Add extra chocolate chips and a cookie crumble topping.
🌰 Nutty Banana Brownies: Add walnuts or pecans.
🍯 Healthier Version: Replace some sugar with maple syrup and use whole wheat flour.
These brownies are rich, chocolatey, and perfectly fudgy with a natural banana sweetness—a simple dessert that tastes like banana bread meets a decadent chocolate brownie. 🍌✨