These Banana Bread Brownies combine the dense, moist texture of banana bread with the chewy richness of brownies. Perfect for dessert or snack time.
2 medium overripe bananas (mashed, ~1 cup)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
3/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan.
Mash bananas in a large bowl. Stir in melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Add flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until just combined.
Fold in chocolate chips or nuts, if using.
Spread batter into prepared pan.
Bake 25–30 minutes, until golden and set.
Cool completely before slicing.
Add cream cheese swirl or glaze for variation.
Store at room temp for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Double the recipe for a 9×13 pan.