Bananas release ethylene gas that actually makes chocolate taste 40% more intense—food scientists discovered this in 2019.
Chocolate Banana Brownie
Indulge in these irresistible Chocolate Banana Brownies that are as simple to whip up as they are delicious! With ripe bananas blending seamlessly into rich cocoa and a hint of vanilla, each bite offers a fudgy delight that feels like a treat from a bakery. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the fuss—get ready for a chocolatey experience you won't forget!
Prep
10
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
15
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 15🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 300g ripe banana (10.6 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 5 whole eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 25g cocoa powder (0.88 oz)
- 50g honey (1.76 oz)
📦Other(1)
- 200g light Greek yoghurt (7.06 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix the ripe banana, whole eggs, light Greek yoghurt, cocoa powder, and honey together.
- 2
Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 200°C for 25 minutes. Let cool before slicing.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use bananas with 60-70% brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture, as overripe bananas contain 25% more sugar than yellow bananas due to starch conversion.ingredient60-70% brown spots, 25% more sugar
- ✓Reduce oven temperature to 180°C and extend baking to 30-35 minutes to prevent the edges from overcooking while the center sets properly in this dense, moist batter.timing180°C for 30-35 minutes
- ✓Sift your cocoa powder before mixing to eliminate lumps and ensure even distribution, as unsifted cocoa creates bitter pockets that won't dissolve in the wet mixture.technique
- ✓Line your baking dish with parchment paper extending 2 inches over the sides to create handles, making removal easier since this fudgy brownie will stick to unlined pans.equipment
- ✓Cool completely for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the structure to firm up, as cutting too early will cause the brownie to crumble due to incomplete protein coagulation.timing2 hours cooling time
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Prep
10
min
Cook
25
min
Serves
15
people
Level
beginner
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Bananas release ethylene gas that actually makes chocolate taste 40% more intense—food scientists discovered this in 2019.
Chocolate Banana Brownie
Indulge in these irresistible Chocolate Banana Brownies that are as simple to whip up as they are delicious! With ripe bananas blending seamlessly into rich cocoa and a hint of vanilla, each bite offers a fudgy delight that feels like a treat from a bakery. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the fuss—get ready for a chocolatey experience you won't forget!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 15🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 300g ripe banana (10.6 oz)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 5 whole eggs
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 25g cocoa powder (0.88 oz)
- 50g honey (1.76 oz)
📦Other(1)
- 200g light Greek yoghurt (7.06 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Mix the ripe banana, whole eggs, light Greek yoghurt, cocoa powder, and honey together.
- 2
Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 200°C for 25 minutes. Let cool before slicing.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use bananas with 60-70% brown spots for maximum sweetness and moisture, as overripe bananas contain 25% more sugar than yellow bananas due to starch conversion.ingredient60-70% brown spots, 25% more sugar
- ✓Reduce oven temperature to 180°C and extend baking to 30-35 minutes to prevent the edges from overcooking while the center sets properly in this dense, moist batter.timing180°C for 30-35 minutes
- ✓Sift your cocoa powder before mixing to eliminate lumps and ensure even distribution, as unsifted cocoa creates bitter pockets that won't dissolve in the wet mixture.technique
- ✓Line your baking dish with parchment paper extending 2 inches over the sides to create handles, making removal easier since this fudgy brownie will stick to unlined pans.equipment
- ✓Cool completely for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the structure to firm up, as cutting too early will cause the brownie to crumble due to incomplete protein coagulation.timing2 hours cooling time