These brownies are not only a great way to use up any over-ripe bananas, they are make-ahead and freezer friendly, making them perfect for on-the-go breakfasts! Not to mention, there’s no doubt — these bad boys will cure even the most intense chocolate hankerings.
Love banana and chocolate together? Bookmark these easy chocolate banana brownies for your next baking extravaganza!
There are a number of different things you can add to chocolate banana brownies to make them all the more irresistible! Add in a half cup of chopped pecans or walnuts for a little extra crunch. Love peanut butter? Sub in peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips and even butterscotch chips would be a tasty new addition!
And, clearly, no one would be mad if you wanted to make them extra dessert-like and throw a healthy schmear of creamy peanut butter frosting across the top. Yumm…simply irresisitible.
Can’t wait any more….let’s jump straight to the recipe….
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- ½ cup Cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. Baking powder
- ¾ tsp. fine Salt
- 1 cup mashed Banana (from about 2 large bananas)
- 2 large Eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp. pure Vanilla extract
- ¾ cup White Chocolate chips
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and have ready a greased, 8″x8″ square baking dish.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe pitcher or bowl and set aside to cool.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk and set aside.
- Add the eggs to a large mixing bowl and whisk well. Then, add the mashed bananas, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla to the bowl and whisk until well-combined. Make sure the eggs are broken up and evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Add the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Next add in the white chocolate chips and mix once more.
- Add the batter to the baking dish, spread to the edges, and smooth over the top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
- Cut, serve, and enjoy. Yummy!!