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Fudgy Banana Bread Brownies

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A cozy, easy-to-make treat combining the moistness of banana bread with the rich fudginess of brownies, made with just five simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 medium ripe bananas, mashed
  • 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup (100g) sugar (granulated or coconut sugar)
  • 6 tbsp (85g) butter, melted
  • Optional: pinch of salt
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Optional: 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • Optional: 1/2 tsp cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Mash the ripe bananas in a medium bowl using a fork or potato masher until smooth but still a bit chunky, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas and melted butter. Add sugar and vanilla extract (if using), stirring until well combined and glossy.
  4. Sift in the cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Gently fold everything together with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Start checking at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  7. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough brownies. Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness. Start checking the brownies at 25 minutes to keep them fudgy. For extra fudginess, slightly underbake. Room temperature melted butter mixes better. Optional add-ins include nuts, chocolate chips, and spices for variations.

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