A fudgy, moist dessert bar that blends the richness of brownies with the softness of banana bread — all in one delicious bite.
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
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.
Use very ripe bananas for best results. Double recipe for a 9×13 pan. Freezes well for up to 2 months.