Best Banana Bread Brownies: Cozy, Better Than Takeout

Banana bread brownies are the cozy, better-than-takeout twist every banana lover craves. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping them perfectly moist and fudgy. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy Sausage Pancake Bites Recipe and Summer Corn and Zucchini Chowder.

What You'll Need for Best Banana Bread Brownies: Cozy, Better Than Takeout

Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
• Optional: Vanilla ice cream for serving

How to Make Best Banana Bread Brownies: Cozy, Better Than Takeout

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. Step 2: Mash bananas in a large bowl. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Step 4: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Step 5: Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Step 6: Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar and serving with vanilla ice cream.

Storing & Reheating Best Banana Bread Brownies: Cozy, Better Than Takeout

Short-Term Storage

Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare batter up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator and bake as directed.

Freezing Best Banana Bread Brownies: Cozy, Better Than Takeout

Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

How to Reheat Without Drying It Out

Oven: Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.

Recipe Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: Replace ripe bananas with 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potato for a unique twist.
• Make-ahead: Prepare batter up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator and bake as directed.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Troubleshooting: If brownies are too dry, add a tablespoon of milk or water to the batter before baking.

Best Banana Bread Brownies: Cozy, Better Than Takeout

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Prep

10 mins

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Cook

30 mins

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Total

40 mins

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Serves

9 servings

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Diet

Gluten-free option available

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• 3 ripe bananas
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Seasonings

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Optional Toppings

• Powdered sugar for dusting
• Vanilla ice cream for serving

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
2. Step 2: Mash bananas in a large bowl. Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Mix well.
3. Step 3: In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Step 4: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
5. Step 5: Pour batter into prepared baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Step 6: Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar and serving with vanilla ice cream.

Notes

• Chef tip: For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
• Best substitution: Replace ripe bananas with 1 1/2 cups mashed sweet potato for a unique twist.
• Make-ahead: Prepare batter up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator and bake as directed.
• Scaling: Double the recipe for a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Troubleshooting: If brownies are too dry, add a tablespoon of milk or water to the batter before baking.

Storage

• Fridge: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
• Oven reheat: Reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 10-15 minutes.
• Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
• Make ahead: Prepare batter up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator and bake as directed.

Nutrition Per Serving

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 3g
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 25g
• Sodium: 150mg
• Cholesterol: 40mg
• Sat. Fat: 6g

Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.

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A Warm Final Note

I can’t wait for you to try Best Banana Bread Brownies: Cozy, Better Than Takeout and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!