Fold fudgy brownie chunks into tender banana bread for a treat thatll have everyone asking for more.

Thats how this brownie banana bread came to be.

Inspiration struck: why not bake bits of brownie in banana bread?

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To verify the brilliance of this concept, I launched into a flurry of baking.

It was worth it.

If you love clever twists on old favorites, I hope this recipe triggers the same response for you.

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Its a flavor explosion and a textural adventure thats well within a beginner bakers reach.

Youll bake the brownies first so they can set and cool.

Ive rarely met a brownie I didnt like, but my preference is for dense and fudgy ones.

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Its a breeze to whip up and delivers every single time.

Fudgy brownies work best.

Youll need a total of 2 to 2 1/2 cups of brownie chunks to make this recipe.

Baking Pan Greased and Lined with Parchment Paper for Brownie Layer of Brownie Banana Bread Recipe

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Grease the pan; if using foil, grease the foil, too.

In a medium-high-sided skillet or large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat.

Swirl the pan from time to time so the butter melts evenly.

Pot of Melted Butter Surrounded by a Bowl of Cocoa Powder, a Small Bowl of Salt, a Saucer with Two Eggs, and a Bowl of Sugar for Brownie Banana Bread Recipe

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Remove the pan from heat.

Add the cocoa powder and whisk until smooth.

Whisk in the eggs, one at a time.

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Put some muscle into it.

The mixture should now be very smooth.

Whisk in the vanilla.

Eggs Whisked into Pot with the Cocoa Mixture for Brownie Banana Bread

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Add the flour all at once.

Scrape the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Tip

To speed things up, pop the hot pan of brownies right into the freezer.

Brownie Mixture Folded Together Using a Spatula for Chocolate Brownie Banana Bread Recipe

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Freezing the pan shocks the brownies to ensure theyre nice and fudgy.

Youll need to freeze the brownies for about 2 hours before proceeding with the recipe.

Cut in half; set the other half aside.

Brownie Batter Added to Lined Baking Pan for Banana Bread Recipe

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Cut the chilled half-brownie into 1/2-inch chunks.

This is what goes into the banana bread.

You should have about 290 grams, or 2 to 2 1/2 cups of chunks.

Baked Brownie Layer Cooling on a Wire Cooling Rack

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The remaining brownies you might just eat or save for later.

Freeze the remaining brownie half to make another batch of brownies banana bread in the future.

Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 or 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.

Brownie Layer Cut into Bite Size Pieces and Placed in a Bowl

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In a small saucepan or skillet, melt the butter over low heat.

If you want bonus points, go ahead andbrown the butterfor extra flavor.

In a large bowl, mash the bananas as best you’re free to using a whisk.

Pot of Melted Butter for Brownie Banana Bread

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Add the sugar and whisk vigorously; the sugar should help the bananas break down.

If the batter is thick like cement, add a few tablespoons of water to thin it out.

Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda is correct.

Whisk Used to Mashed Bananas in a Bowl for Brownie Banana Bread

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It works, we promise, but only if its bakingsoda.

If you are using bakingpowder, increase the amount to 1 1/2 teaspoons.

Fold in the brownie chunks just enough to distribute them throughout the batter.

Flour Added to Bowl of Mashed Bananas and Mixed in Using a Spatula for Banana Bread Recipe

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Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.

Set the pan on a cooling rack and let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Turn the bread out of the pan and cool completely.

Banana Bread Batter for Brownie Banana Bread

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For the neatest slices, I like to refrigerate the entire loaf before slicing.

Well wrapped, the bread will keep on the countertop for about 3 days.

It also freezes beautifully.

Brownie Pieces Mixed into Bowl of Banana Bread Batter

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Brownie Banana Bread Added to a Baking Pan

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On a Wooden Board, Loaf of Brownie Banana Bread with Slices Cut Off, and Next to It, a Plate with a Slice, a Kitchen Towel, and a Knife

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