Banana Bread Brownies Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
• In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
• Add the granulated sugar and melted butter to the mashed bananas. Mix until smooth and well-combined.
• Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
• Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using), distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
• Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
• Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting.