Friendship Day calls for a dessert that is rich, chocolatey, and a little on the healthier side to make the sweet indulgence delightful. And the dessert that encompasses all these properties is none other than banana brownies. With the satisfaction of bananas and the comfort of chocolate brownies, banana brownies have everything you need to make the celebration memorable. With the addition of bananas in the traditional brownie recipe, the brownies become soft, gooey, and more satisfying since banana brings a boost of fiber and nutrients into it.
If you want to make any dessert healthier without interfering with the flavors, just add bananas into it. Bananas effortlessly improved the recipe by giving it a smooth texture, enhancing thickness, bringing natural sweetness, and increasing the nutritional value. Bananas taste even better when you pair it up with chocolate. From shakes to brownies, every recipe tastes delightful when you combine chocolate and bananas in it. In every way, chocolate banana brownies taste just like a comforting snack that you crave when you are watching a movie or want to relax in the evening after a long day of work.
Every bite of chocolate banana brownies feels so good that you’d want to have it any time of the day. This recipe for chocolate banana brownies is special because it does not require a mixer and any other contraptions. You can just blend the ingredients in one bowl, pour it on the prepared baking tray, and bake until they turn spongy and gooey. These brownies are naturally sweet, thanks to the addition of bananas, therefore you don’t need to add any extra sweeteners which can make it unhealthy. Plus when you make brownies at home, you can swap other ingredients with their healthier alternatives to make it a guilt-free delight.
These brownies are soft, fudgy and rich, so that every bite feels comforting without feeling heavy. In addition to this, the bite size makes it a perfect treat for lunchboxes, gift wrapping, and savoring any time like a snack. Be it tea time delight or a midnight sweet snack, these brownies are just perfect to have any time of the day. All you have to do to make these brownies is just blend the dry and wet ingredients together and bake it right away.
Ingredients:
Dry:
Wet:
Garnishes:
Method:
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Preheating will help the brownies bake evenly and quickly. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with some butter.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
Take a large mixing bowl and whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Set aside. Combining dry ingredients before adding wet ingredients is crucial to make a homogenous batter. If you want a smooth texture, you can sift the dry ingredients together to remove lumps.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
Take another large bowl and mash the bananas until smooth. Add in brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract, and egg. Whisk well until combined.
Step 4: Combine
Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture. Be careful to not overmix or else the batter will be airy and the brownies will turn out dry and hard. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts, if using. It is recommended to add a few chocolate chips and nuts as a decoration and to give the brownies a bite. You can also add it on the top instead of blending in the batter for a crispier texture.
Step 5: Bake
Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Smoothen out the top with the help of a spatula. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Step 6: Cool & Serve
Take out the brownie tin and keep it at room temperature for a few minutes. Let it cool completely before slicing into squares. Do not slice the brownies right away or else the structure will get destroyed and brownies will turn into a gooey scrambled mess. Serve right away or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.