Instructions:
1. Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
2. Banana Bread Layer:
- In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth.
- Stir in the sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Spread the banana bread batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.
3. Brownie Layer:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and chopped chocolate together in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and melted.
- Stir in both sugars and mix until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and then add the vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour and salt into the chocolate mixture and fold in gently until combined.
- Pour the brownie batter over the banana bread layer in the pan and spread evenly.
4. Bake:
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (don’t overbake—brownies should still be fudgy).
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
5. Serve:
- Slice into squares and serve! Enjoy the perfect balance of banana bread and fudgy brownie goodness.
Feel free to mix in chocolate chips, walnuts, or other add-ins for extra flavor!
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