Banana Bread Brownies combine the flavors of classic banana bread with the fudgy texture of brownies. Here’s a simple recipe for making Banana Bread Brownies:
Ingredients:
For the Brownie Layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Banana Bread Layer:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/3 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a square baking pan (8×8 inches).
2. Make the Brownie Layer:
- In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
3. Make the Banana Bread Layer:
- In another bowl, mix together mashed bananas, sour cream (or Greek yogurt), melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
4. Layer and Swirl:
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Spoon the banana bread batter on top of the brownie layer.
- Use a knife to swirl the batters together, creating a marbled effect.
5. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Cool and Cut:
- Allow the Banana Bread Brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
7. Serve:
- Serve and enjoy these delicious Banana Bread Brownies!
These brownies offer the best of both worlds – the rich chocolatey goodness of brownies combined with the sweet and moist flavor of banana bread. They make for a delightful treat and a great way to use up ripe bananas. Enjoy!