Description
Rich chocolate brownies featuring banana bliss take dessert lovers on a delectable journey through sweet, moist layers. Creamy mashed bananas and dark chocolate create a heavenly combination that will satisfy chocolate cravings in one indulgent bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (180g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup (88g) mashed overripe banana (about 1 brown banana)
- ¾ cup (158g) white granulated sugar
- ½ cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup (60g) olive oil
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tbsps (10g) Dutched cocoa powder
- ⅔ cup (90g) chopped walnuts, divided (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preparation: Calibrate oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8 inch metal baking pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Egg Tempering: Immerse egg in warm water for 10 minutes to reach room temperature, enhancing batter consistency.
- Chocolate Fusion: Melt chocolate chips and olive oil in microwave using 15-second intervals, stirring until achieving a smooth, glossy texture.
- Aeration Process: Utilize stand mixer to whip egg and sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes, transforming mixture into a pale, voluminous cream.
- Flavor Integration: Blend mashed banana and vanilla extract into whipped mixture, then gently fold melted chocolate until perfectly homogeneous.
- Dry Ingredient Incorporation: Sift cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, then delicately fold into wet ingredients, eliminating any flour remnants.
- Walnut Distribution: Fold two-thirds of chopped walnuts into batter, transfer to prepared pan, and sprinkle remaining nuts across surface for visual appeal and crunch.
- Baking Execution: Bake for 40-50 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting toothpick – ideal consistency reveals moist crumbs indicating perfect moisture balance.
- Finishing Touch: Cool brownies completely within pan, then leverage parchment paper to extract and slice into precise, uniform squares.
Notes
- Room Temperature Magic: Warm eggs whip better, creating a lighter, fluffier texture that elevates brownie quality.
- Chocolate Melting Mastery: Gentle microwave technique prevents burning and ensures smooth, glossy chocolate base for rich flavor.
- Toothpick Test Trick: Moist crumbs mean perfectly baked brownies – avoid overbaking to maintain fudgy, decadent texture.
- Cooling Crucial Step: Let brownies rest completely in pan to set structure and enhance overall taste and consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 199
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 79 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg