Banana Bread Brownies

🛒 Ingredients (Check Off As You Measure)

• 1 1/2 cups ripe mashed bananas (about 3 medium)
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—be careful not to overmix.
4. Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for the top. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the remaining chips over the surface.
5. Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Let cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares.