Looking for a delectable treat that lets you make the most of those overripe bananas? Look no further than Chunky Monkey Brownies! This easy and convenient recipe combines the irresistible goodness of ripe bananas with a delightful burst of sweetness, providing the ultimate solution to satisfy your dessert cravings. Indulge in the ooey gooey texture that awaits you in each delectable bite.
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There is nothing better than that chocolate banana flavor combination! So flavorful, sweet tooth satisfying, and comforting! Since I wanted to use up my collection of overripe bananas that piled up in my freezer, but also wasn’t in the mood for banana bread, I decided to whip these banana brownies up! Not only are they a favorite with the family, but each bite melts in your mouth and has just the right amount of chocolate chips with that banana flavor.
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Ingredients Needed for Chunky Monkey Brownies
See printable recipe card below for exact ingredient amount and step by step directions.
- Butter- use unsalted as you will add salt into the recipe, softened
- Eggs- large, room temperature is best
- Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
- Salt
- Vanilla Extract- pure is best versus imitation
- Flour- I use all-purpose
- Banana- 1 medium banana, mashed, make sure its ripe
- Chocolate Chips- I use a mixture of semi-sweet and milk chocolate
How to make Chunky Monkey Brownies
- Preheat oven and spray 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the butter, eggs, sugars, salt, and vanilla using an electric mixer
- Add in the flour and banana.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour mixture into prepared pan spreading evenly.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top and place pan into oven.
- Bake for about 35-40 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool a bit before serving!
Storing Banana Brownies
Once brownies are fully cooled, they can be covered or placed into an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
To freeze, wrap the brownies in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe container or bag for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, allow brownies to thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Recipe Variations
- Instead of using all chocolate chips, swap half out for peanut butter chips.
- Add in up to half cup chopped walnuts for an added crunch.
- Use white chocolate chips instead of semi sweet chocolate or milk chocolate.
- If you prefer banana brownies, feel free to omit chocolate entirely.
Tips for Success
- If you live at high altitude, add 1 teaspoon baking soda so the brownies get a good lift.
- Bake these brownies in a glass baking dish versus aluminum as it evenly cooks.
- Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream on top for a fun sundae.
- Use a rubber spatula to evenly spread batter as it will be quite thick.
- Make sure the banana is ripe. The more brown, the sweeter it will be, which is what you want.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called Chunky Monkey?
These brownies are named after the famous Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey Ice-Cream that includes banana flavored ice-cream with chocolate chips throughout. Same great flavors, just made into brownies!
What is the texture like with these brownies?
These brownies are rich, ooey gooey, and more fudge like versus cake. They have the perfect amount of banana and chocolate flavoring throughout!
How should I serve these brownies?
I prefer mine served on its own, warm from the oven or reheated in the microwave. If you were to ask my husband, he would say he prefers his warmed in a bowl with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top! However you enjoy these, you’ll love these!
What are the secrets to get perfectly chewy brownies every time?
Ensure you haven’t overbaked these. Once they get slightly golden brown, they are ready to be removed from the oven. Also, make sure you are storing them properly in a bag or container, so they don’t dry out. The texture of these is perfectly moist and chewy, shouldn’t be dry or cake like.
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Chunky Monkey Brownies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- 1 banana, medium
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the butter, eggs, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, and vanilla.
- Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add in the flour and banana.
- Mix once more until all is combined.
- Fold in the 2 cups of chocolate chips. *Batter will be thick, that is okay.
- Pour mixture into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
- Spread evenly.
- Sprinkle additional ¼ cup chocolate chips on top of batter.
- Place pan in preheated oven, 350, for about 35-40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in center.
- Remove pan from oven and allow to cool completely before cutting/serving!
Nutrition
Michael says
This recipe is amazing! So fudgy and rich! I love it!
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing this! So glad you enjoy too!!
Kayla says
Absolutely amazing! I added an extra banana as well as cream cheese chips and it’s a favorite for sure!
Kristin says
YAY! Love hearing this! Love the additions you added!!
Liz says
Made a double batch last night. Only change I made was to add crushed nuts (a blend of almonds, walnuts, and pecans).
Delish! The friends I gave them to LOVED it.
Will definitely make again. Thank you for sharing this easy and yummy recipe.
Kristin says
Yay!! Glad to hear you enjoyed and love the addition of crushed nuts! Yum!!
Tamara Mello says
I added an extra banana 🍌and this was delicious! 😋
Kristin says
Yay!! Glad to hear you enjoyed!
Kate says
Why the banana?
Judy Grimes says
Is the flour plain or self-rising??
Judy
Kristin says
Sorry for not specifying, its plain all purpose flour!
Shelley Davis says
could i use something else instead of bananas?
Kristin says
How about applesauce?? Maybe 1/2 cup of mashed apples or applesauce?