Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes Healthy Cookie Recipes Healthy Bar & Brownie Recipes Healthy Brownie Recipes Banana-Bread Brownies 4.0 (3) 2 Reviews We took two classic desserts—banana bread and brownies—and combined them into one sweet treat. Be sure to use very ripe bananas, which will be easier to mash and also add natural sweetness. By Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner Carolyn Casner is a longtime recipe tester and contributor for EatingWell. Over the years, she has tested and developed hundreds of recipes for the magazine and website. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 16 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ¾ cup granulated sugar ½ cup canola oil ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract ¾ cup white whole-wheat flour ½ teaspoon salt 2 large very ripe bananas ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch-square baking dish with cooking spray. Whisk granulated sugar, oil, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla together in a large bowl. Stir in flour and salt. Mash bananas in a medium bowl. Stir in baking powder. Add the bananas to the batter in the large bowl and stir until just combined. Pour half the batter back into the medium bowl. Add cocoa and chocolate chips to the remaining batter in the large bowl. Stir until just combined. Add about half of the brownie batter to the prepared baking dish by the spoonful. Pour the banana bread batter on top, then dollop the remaining brownie batter on top. Draw a knife through the batters to create a swirl design. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into 16 squares. Marty Baldwin Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, December 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 185 Calories 10g Fat 25g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Serving Size 1 brownie Calories 185 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 25g 9% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 18g Protein 2g 4% Total Fat 10g 13% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 23mg 8% Vitamin A 44IU 1% Sodium 99mg 4% Potassium 147mg 3% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved