Quick and Easy Sweet Treat

Fudgy chocolate banana brownies? Seriously? Absolutely, yes please! These chewy brownies are easy to make with a few overripe bananas, some chocolate chips, and a few other ingredients.

The way I made them, with dark chocolate chips, they’re not as sweet as a typical brownie. If you like them sweeter, simply use milk chocolate chips and add your favorite sweetener.

This recipe is wonderful if you’re looking for an extra chewy brownie with a strong banana flavor.

Chocolate Brownies with Banana

This is a great way to use fresh bananas that have gotten extra ripe. If you like extra fudgy brownies, there’s a good chance you’ll like these.

Ingredients for Banana Brownies

This is an easy recipe that may surprise you. The fudgy texture and depth of flavors coming together make it oh-so satisfying.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Extra ripe bananas
• Package of your favorite chocolate chips (10 ounce package)
• Large egg
• Cooking oil (or melted butter)
• Vanilla extract
• Almond flour, all purpose flour, or whole wheat flour 
• Granulated sugar, brown sugar, powdered sugar, or your favorite sweetener (optional)

If you want to print this recipe, go to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. That is where you’ll find the exact measurements as well

I like less sweetness, so I use either semi-sweet or dark chocolate. You can also use milk chocolate instead.

If you want even more chocolate, add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the mixture. I like chocolate, but I personally think that the chocolate chips provide enough. That said, you can add extra chocolate chips if you want.

Preparate to Make the Brownies

You’ll need either a 7” x 11” rectangular or an 8” x 8” square baking pan. Spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Or line your pan with parchment paper. The goal is to keep the brownies from sticking to the bottom of the pan. It also makes cleanup much easier.

I also used a medium bowl for mixing and a microwave safe bowl for melting the chocolate chips. Heat oven to 350˚ F. Also make sure the oven rack is in the center position for even baking.

Step-by-Step Directions to Make Banana Brownies

Now comes the fun part. Peel the bananas and puree them in your food processor.

You’ll want the puree to have the consistency of a thick batter. I’ve used mashed bananas, but you’ll get chunks of banana in the brownies.

Crack the egg into the mixing bowl.

Whisk until the whole egg is well blended. Now pour the banana puree into the bowl and mix it with the egg.

Add the oil (or butter) and vanilla. Stir. Set this aside.

Pour the entire bag of chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave them on high for about a minute. Or if you prefer, you can also melt the chocolate chips in a medium or large saucepan on top of the stove.

Remove from the microwave, stir, and put them back in for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat in 30 second increments until the chocolate chips have melted. 

It took a little less than 2 minutes total. However, the time depends on the power of your microwave and the size of the chocolate pieces. After the chocolate chips have melted, pour into the egg and banana mixture.

Add the flour and stir until it is well mixed. If you want them sweeter, add the sugar now. Stir.

Now pour the banana brownie batter into your greased baking pan.

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out without batter on it. You may get some moist crumbs, and that’s okay. You just don’t want a watery batter.

Set the brownie pan on a cooling rack and let them rest for 30 minutes. Serve them warm or at room temperature. Then cut them into squares and serve.

How to Serve Fudgy Chocolate Banana Brownies

I enjoy any kind of brownies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. You can also add a dollop of whipped cream. But they’re actually good all by themselves. I enjoy eating them with a glass of cold milk.

How to Store Leftover Brownies

Either wrap them in aluminum foil or plastic wrap. Or put them in an airtight container. Store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

If you want them to last longer, you can freeze them. Just make sure you keep them sealed in the airtight container to prevent freezer burn. Remove them from the freezer and let them thaw on the counter for a couple of hours before serving them.

More Yummy Sweet Treats and Desserts

Whether you like to have dessert after dinner or simply want to satisfy a sweet tooth, it’s good to have a list of recipes to turn to. Here are some of our favorites–all of them easy and delicious!

Microwave Scotcheroos – This is one of our favorites because they deliver a delightful blend of flavors as well as a satisfying crunch!

Chocolate Covered Pecans – These delicious bad boys are perfect when you need a sweet treat that doesn’t require a fork or spoon.

Lemon Bars – It only takes 3 ingredients to make this near-perfect dessert! It’s a great recipe for those times when you just want a little something sweet after a big dinner.

Pineapple Dump Cake – There’s a reason that pineapple is a favorite flavor for desserts! It’s absolutely delicious!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Moose Munch – Here’s another way to get your chocolate-peanut-butter fix. It’s so yummy that you’ll need to make it often!

No Bake Rum Balls – These delicious rum balls are perfect for any type of celebration. Make them with either rum or rum flavoring for a yummy treat!

Easy Chewy Brownies

I love a huge variety of brownie recipes, and this is one of them. They’re easy to make and absolutely delicious.

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