Banana Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup mashed banana (about 2 medium bananas)
• 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup (30 g) Dutch processed or unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup (60 g) all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (3 oz., 85 g) semi sweet chocolate chips (for melting)
• 1/2 cup (3 oz., 85 g) chocolate chips or chunks (fold-in)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Wet Ingredients: Melt the unsalted butter and allow it to cool slightly. In a bowl, mash the bananas thoroughly until smooth. Combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing well to create a cohesive wet mixture.

2. 2

   Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, salt, Dutch processed cocoa powder, baking powder, and all-purpose flour until evenly combined to ensure a uniform texture.

3. 3

   Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the wet banana mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender and moist.

4. 4

   Melt Semi-Sweet Chocolate: Using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, melt the ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth. Swirl half of the melted chocolate into the brownie batter for a rich cocoa swirl effect.

5. 5

   Add Chocolate Chips: Fold the remaining ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks into the batter, distributing them evenly to add texture and bursts of chocolate throughout the brownies.

6. 6

   Prepare Baking Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing for easy removal of brownies after baking.

7. 7

   Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.

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   Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing. For best results, allow them to cool completely to set the texture for clean cuts and enhanced flavor.