Description
Fudgy Banana Swirl Brownie Bread Bars are a must-try! Ultra-moist banana bread meets rich chocolate brownies in one decadent layered bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas (mashed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate (melted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and mashed bananas; mix well.
- Divide batter in half. Stir melted chocolate and cocoa powder into one half to create the brownie layer.
- Spread chocolate batter into the pan, then gently layer the banana batter on top. Swirl lightly with a knife.
- Arrange banana slices over the top and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Bake 30–35 minutes until set in the center. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe for the best flavor.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg