Easy Moist Banana Bread Brownies
Soft, moist banana brownies made from scratch with ripe bananas, brown sugar, butter, and optional walnuts. An easy dessert when you want something different from traditional banana bread.
Equipment
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Fork or potato masher
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 3 very ripe medium bananas
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips
- Optional: cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.Mash the ripe bananas in a large bowl until mostly smooth.Whisk in melted butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until combined.Add flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir gently until just combined.Fold in walnuts, pecans, or chocolate chips if using.Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.Cool completely before slicing. Add cream cheese frosting or powdered sugar if desired.