PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BROWNIES

The flavors of both peanut butter and banana take me back to my childhood. The memory of coming home from school to my mom making peanut butter banana sandwiches makes me smile to this day.

Those 2 memorable flavors have been elevated in these peanut butter banana brownies. Sweet moist banana and nutty creamy peanut butter are combined inside a rich chocolate brownie.

The peanut butter swirl technique on top of these banana chocolate brownies makes them look fancy, but it’s much easier than you think!

Follow the recipe below, making sure to read through the frequently asked questions and baking tips to make the best peanut butter brownies with banana.

HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER BANANA BROWNIES?

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium-sized bowl, mash the bananas together using a fork. Add in the sugar, ½ cup melted butter, and the vanilla and whisk until combined.
3. Add in the flour, salt, and cocoa powder and continue to whisk until fully combined.
   
4. Using the remaining tbsp of butter, grease a 9×9 square baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tbsp of cocoa powder on every side of the greased baking dish.
6. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish.
   
7. Spoon the peanut butter over the brownie batter, distributing it evenly.
8. Use a butter knife to draw swirls of peanut butter into the batter.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the center is set.
   

CAN YOU FREEZE BANANA CHOCOLATE BROWNIES?

It’s unlikely there will be any of these brownies left to freeze, but if there is, here’s how to do it. Once cooled, store brownies in an airtight container or sealed Ziplog bag and place in the freezer for up to 3-months.

Remove from freezer and allow to return to room temperature prior to serving.

HOW TO STORE BANANA CHOCOLATE BROWNIES?

Allow brownies to fully cool to room temperature. Once cooled, store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days, or in the fridge for up to 5-days.

RECIPE TIPS:

1. If you find it difficult to mash the bananas with a fork, use a potato masher or place them in a food processor
2. To create more even swirls, microwave the peanut butter for 15 seconds
3. Don’t overbake these brownies! Bake until the center is just set, as the brownies will continue to cook as they cool

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