Description
The ultimate dessert mashup, combining the fudgy, decadent richness of a classic brownie with the sweet, comforting aroma of banana bread. These brownies feature a beautiful marbled appearance and a sophisticated flavor profile using bittersweet chocolate and perfectly ripened bananas.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (105g)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (340g)
- 1/2 cup butter (melted, 115g)
- 3 large eggs (room temp), 2 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (57g)
- 1/2 cup chopped bittersweet chocolate (85g)
- 2 large very ripe bananas (mashed)
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Butter and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Base: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In a larger bowl, whisk sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla. Fold dry into wet until just combined.
Divide: Split batter into two bowls. In Bowl 1, sift in cocoa and stir in chocolate chunks. In Bowl 2, stir in mashed bananas.
Swirl: Dollop chocolate batter into pan, then pour banana batter over it. Use a knife to gently swirl in a ‘figure-eight’ motion.
Bake: Bake 40–45 mins until a skewer has a few moist crumbs. Cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
The Ripeness Rule: Only use bananas with heavy brown spotting. Their high sugar content and soft texture are vital for the moisture of the ‘bread’ swirl.
Sifting is Key: Cocoa powder clumps easily; sifting it into the chocolate half ensures a professional, silky texture without bitter dry pockets.
Marbling Technique: Stop swirling before the colors blend too much to prevent a ‘muddy’ look. A few deliberate strokes are better than constant mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 115
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: banana bread brownies, marbled brownies, chocolate banana dessert, fudgy banana brownies, bittersweet chocolate recipes