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Fudgy Banana Bread Brownies Recipe

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Indulge in these fudgy banana bread brownies, a delightful fusion of rich dark chocolate and naturally sweet ripe bananas, delivering the perfect balance of moist texture and intense cocoa flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Mixture

  • 150g unsalted butter, cubed
  • 150g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa), roughly chopped

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large, very ripe bananas (about 250g mashed)
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 2 large free-range eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 125g plain flour
  • 30g unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Optional Add-ins

  • 100g chocolate chips or chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preparation is Key: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C Fan/Gas Mark 4). Grease an 8×8 inch square baking tin and line it with baking parchment, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. Melt the Chocolate and Butter: Place the cubed unsalted butter and chopped dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (bain-marie). Stir gently until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until completely melted. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Mash the Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small lumps remaining for texture.
  4. Combine the Wet Ingredients: Add the caster sugar to the mashed bananas and whisk together. Add the eggs one at a time, whisking thoroughly after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, then carefully pour in the cooled chocolate and butter mixture, stirring until fully combined.
  5. Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Sift the plain flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly over the wet mixture. Gently fold these dry ingredients into the wet using a spatula until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  6. Add Your Extras: If using, fold in chocolate chips or chopped walnuts gently to evenly distribute.
  7. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and spread evenly with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the edges are set and slightly pulled away from the tin but the center remains a little soft to the touch.
  8. The All-Important Cooling Stage: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the tin before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang to ensure neat, fudgy squares without breaking.

Notes

  • Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moisture.
  • Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to maintain a tender crumb.
  • Letting the brownies cool fully is crucial for clean cuts and a fudgy texture.
  • Chocolate chips or walnuts add delightful texture and flavor but are optional.
  • If you prefer, you can melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave, but be careful to avoid burning.

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