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The Benefits: Why You Should Make This Now
· Perfect for Overripe Bananas: This is the ultimate solution for those sad, spotty bananas on your counter. The riper the banana, the stronger the flavor and the sweeter the bake.
· The Best of Both Worlds: You get the comfort of banana bread and the indulgence of a brownie in one single pan.
· Incredibly Moist: Thanks to the bananas and melted butter, these brownies stay moist and delicious for days (if they last that long!).
· Crowd-Pleaser: It’s a familiar flavor with an exciting twist. Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or a special weekend treat.
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Recipe: Ultimate Banana Bread Brownies
This recipe is designed for an 8×8 inch baking pan.
YIELD: 16 generous brownies
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 25-30 minutes
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Ingredients
· For the Wet Ingredients:
· 1/2 cup (1 stick / 113g) unsalted butter, melted
· 3/4 cup (150g) packed light brown sugar
· 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
· 1 large egg, at room temperature
· 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
· 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
· 1 cup (about 2-3 medium) very ripe bananas, mashed (the spottier, the better!)
· For the Dry Ingredients:
· 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
· 1/2 cup (45g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed is best for a rich flavor)
· 1 teaspoon baking soda
· 1/2 teaspoon salt
· 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips (plus a little extra for sprinkling on top)
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