Sunday 27 July 2014

Chocolate and Banana Brownies

I have a weakness for anything chocolate based. I just can't get enough. So when we had bananas that needed to be used up of course I needed to incorporate these into a chocolate fix.


Bananas are wonderful in brownies. They give the brownies such a moist texture. I like to leave my bananas in chunks, but you could mash them completely if you would prefer.

I originally made and posted these brownies at the start of the year but I have just remade and rephotographed to update the post.

Chocolate and Banana Brownies


Makes about 18 pieces

175 g dark (50% cocoa) chocolate
175 g unsweetened apple sauce
1 Cup brown sugar
3 medium overripe bananas, mashed.
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 Cup self raising flour
3 tsp cocoa
1/2 Cup white chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a slice tin with baking paper. 

2. Melt the chocolate together with the sugar and apple sauce in a saucepan over a medium-low heat. Once the chocolate is melted remove from heat and set aside.

3. Add the eggs to the mashed banana and mix. Add this to the chocolate mixture. Sift in the flour and cocoa and stir in the chocolate chips. 

4. Pour into the prepared tin and bake for 30 minutes. Allow the brownie to cool before cutting into squares.

21 comments:

  1. Looks so good! I never had bananas in my brownies but I'd like to try. :)

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    1. Bananas are great in brownies :) Chocolate and banana is such a lovely combination and the bananas keep the brownies really moist.

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  2. OMG...I MUST try this recipe! I can just imagine how amazing the texture of your brownies become with the addition of bananas!

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    1. You're sure to love them Linda! Just be careful not to eat too many at once :)

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  3. This sounds delicious. I love gooey brownies, so these are right up my alley. Thanks for the recipe.

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    1. Thanks so much Nicky! Glad you like the recipe :)

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  4. Thanks so much for joining us at the Link Party!!! I was so excited to see this sweet treat!!! I hope you made extra---because I am here to pick them up!!! LOL!!!

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    1. I'm sure I could find some to send to you Heidy! Thanks for hosting the link party. It's always my favorite one of the week :) Glad you liked my contribution.

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  5. What a fantastic change up for a new way to use ripe 'nanners!! Love these!! Well done!! :)

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  6. Peanut butter chips instead of chocolate? Or would that be too much?

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    1. That should be fine. I think that would also be a good way to not eat too much at once as it would be very sweet.

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  7. These look delicious and I love that there is no added oil or sugar. Much better use for over ripe bananas than banana bread (I love banana bread but I prefer chocolate).

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  8. Great idea leaving the bananas chunky, sounds like a delicious brownine.

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  9. I LOVE brownies and I love banana cake, so these have to be an absolute winner!!! They look amazing.

    Would love you to share them at our Marvelous Monday link party on Smart Party Planning :-)

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  10. Wow, these look truly decadent. I love chocolate and using bananas as a sweetener so these are right up my alley. Thanks!

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  11. I'm from the US and I've not heard of a slice tin. What is it? Is it what we would call a cookie sheet with raised sides or maybe an 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan? The recipe sounds marvelous and healthy. I would love to try it.

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    1. Yes :) It's just a baking pan with sides.

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    2. How large is the pan? 8 inch by 8 inch? thanks!

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  12. Your brownies look delicious, Nicole! Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday!

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