Description
Banana Bliss Brownies deliver comfort in each rich, fudgy bite, marrying ripe bananas with deep chocolate notes. Chocolate lovers will savor this dessert that balances moist texture with intense flavor, creating a memorable treat perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ⅓ cup (88g) mashed overripe banana (about 1 brown banana)
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
Sweeteners and Fats:
- ¾ cup (158g) white granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (60g) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (10g) Dutched cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅔ cup (90g) chopped walnuts, divided (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8 inch (20×20 cm) metal baking pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Warm the egg to room temperature by submerging it in a glass of warm water for approximately 10 minutes.
- Create a smooth chocolate base by microwaving chocolate chips and olive oil in 15-second increments, stirring between each interval until fully melted and glossy.
- Using a stand mixer, whip the egg and sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes pale, creamy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate mashed banana and vanilla extract into the egg mixture, then gently fold in the melted chocolate until uniformly combined.
- Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder together, then gradually fold into the wet ingredients, mixing until no dry flour pockets remain.
- Gently fold two-thirds of the chopped walnuts into the batter, then transfer to the prepared pan, sprinkling the remaining walnuts evenly across the top.
- Bake for 40-50 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should emerge with moist crumbs, indicating perfect moisture.
- Allow brownies to cool completely within the pan, then use parchment paper to lift out and slice into precise squares.
Notes
- Elevate your brownie game with this unique banana-infused chocolate delight that transforms classic dessert expectations.
- Room temperature ingredients ensure smooth mixing and help create a perfectly textured, velvety brownie base.
- Melting chocolate chips with olive oil creates a rich, glossy foundation that adds unexpected depth to the flavor profile.
- Whisking egg and sugar thoroughly develops a light, airy structure that prevents dense, heavy brownies.
- Precise baking time is crucial – look for moist crumbs on the toothpick to guarantee a decadent, fudgy center.
- Cooling completely in the pan allows brownies to set properly, making them easier to cut and enhancing their intense chocolate-banana flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 108 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg