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Banana Bread Brownie Bars – Moist, Fudgy & Irresistible

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A fudgy, moist dessert bar that blends the richness of brownies with the softness of banana bread — all in one delicious bite.

Ingredients

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Banana Bread Batter:

  • 2 ripe bananas, mashed

  • ⅓ cup melted butter or oil

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

Brownie Batter:

  • ¼ cup melted butter

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 egg yolk

  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings:

  • ⅓ cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment and grease.

  • In a bowl, mix mashed bananas, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt.

  • In a separate bowl, mix all brownie batter ingredients until smooth.

  • Pour banana batter into pan. Spoon brownie batter on top and swirl gently.

  • Bake 25–30 minutes until toothpick has a few moist crumbs.

  • Cool completely before slicing. Store airtight.

Notes

Use very ripe bananas for best results. Double recipe for a 9×13 pan. Freezes well for up to 2 months.