🍌🍫 If chocolate-dipped bananas and fudgy brownies had a dessert baby… this would be it. These Chocolate Covered Banana Brownies are rich, gooey, and layered with sweet banana slices, then smothered in a glossy chocolate ganache. It’s comfort food with a decadent twist—and every bite is absolutely divine! ✨🔥
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🧾 Ingredients (Makes 9–12 squares)
🍫 Fudgy Brownie Layer
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted 🧈
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs 🥚
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
🍌 Banana Layer
• 2 ripe bananas, sliced into ¼-inch rounds
🍫 Chocolate Ganache Topping
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1 tsp butter (optional, for shine)
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🔥 Instructions
1. Preheat & Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
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2. Make the Brownie Batter
• In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
• Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and chocolate chips until just combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
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3. Add the Banana Layer
• Arrange banana slices evenly on top of the brownie batter.
• Gently press them down so they slightly sink into the surface.
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4. Bake
• Bake for 28–32 minutes, until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
• Let brownies cool completely in the pan.
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5. Make the Ganache
• Heat the cream until just simmering.
• Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl. Let sit 1 min, then stir until silky.
• Add butter for extra shine, if using.
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6. Top & Chill
• Pour ganache over cooled brownies and spread evenly.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour until set.
• Slice, serve, and watch the magic happen. 😍
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✨ Moist, gooey, rich, and fruity—these brownies are straight-up irresistible.
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