Ingredients
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- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Optional: ½ cup chopped walnuts or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan by lining or greasing it.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract, followed by the mashed bananas.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the banana mixture until just combined. Optionally, mix in nuts or chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg