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Chunky Monkey Brownies

Chunky Monkey Brownies That Will Blow Your Taste Buds Away

Chunky Monkey Brownies are fudgy delights that turn overripe bananas into a decadent treat, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 2 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar dark brown sugar can elevate the taste
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust based on your salt sensitivity
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour do not use self-rising flour
  • 2 medium Ripe Banana look for bananas with brown spots
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips can be substituted with dark or milk chocolate
For the Topping
  • 1/2 cup Additional Chocolate Chips for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, eggs, both sugars, salt, and vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  3. Gently stir in the flour and mashed banana until just combined; avoid over-mixing.
  4. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the batter.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs.
  7. Cool in the baking dish for 10-15 minutes, then cut into squares and serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use overripe bananas and do not over-mix the batter to keep brownies fudgy.

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