These Banana Bread Brownies are the ultimate mashup—rich, fudgy brownies meet the cozy warmth of banana bread in every bite. Made with overripe bananas, dark chocolate, and a hint of cinnamon, they’re decadent yet comforting, with a crackly top and tender crumb that stays moist for days.
Perfect for using up spotty bananas and satisfying both chocolate lovers and banana-bread fans at your table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🍌 Uses up 2–3 overripe bananas (no waste!)
- 🍫 Fudgy brownie texture + banana bread flavor = genius combo
- ⏱️ 15 minutes prep, then bake
- đź’› One bowl = easy cleanup
- đź’¸ Costs under $6—makes 16 brownies
Ingredients You’ll Need
(8x8-inch baking pan)
- ½ cup (1 stick / 115g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed (about 1 cup)
- ¾ cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (90g) chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
đź’ˇ Pro Tips:
- Use very ripe bananas—the spottier, the sweeter and more flavorful.
- Don’t overmix—keeps brownies fudgy, not cakey.
- Line pan with parchment—for clean, easy removal.
Step-by-Step Instructions (Fudgy, Fragrant, Foolproof)
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