Now for the fun part—let’s turn those ripe bananas into rich, fudgy banana brownies! Follow these easy steps, and you’ll have a batch of irresistible brownies in no time.

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

This ensures an even distribution of dry ingredients, preventing lumps in your batter.

In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth (a few small lumps are fine!).

Stir in the melted butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until fully combined.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.

Avoid overmixing—this keeps the brownies soft and chewy.

Fold in the dark chocolate chips and walnuts if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Don’t overbake! The brownies will continue to set as they cool.

Let the brownies cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Once cooled, slice into squares and enjoy your gooey chocolate delight!