Chocolate Banana Bread Brownies

Indulge in the delightful union of banana bread and brownies with a rich chocolate twist. These Chocolate Banana Bread Brownies are a mouthwatering treat that combines the best of both worlds.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts optional

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C

Grease and flour a 9x9-inch baking pan

In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed bananas, melted butter, and vanilla extract

Stir in the sugar and beaten egg until well mixed

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, mixing until just combined

Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips and chopped walnuts if using

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly

Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the Chocolate Banana Bread Brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before removing them and transferring to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy!