Chocolate Banana Brownies

 Ingredients

 For the brownies:

• 2 ripe bananas (mashed)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup butter (melted) or oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds)

 For the chocolate ganache:

• 1 cup chocolate (chopped)
• ½ cup heavy cream

 Instructions

1. Prepare batter

• Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
• In a bowl, mash bananas until smooth
• Add eggs, melted butter, sugar, and vanilla
• Mix well

2. Add dry ingredients

• Add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt
• Mix until smooth batter forms
• Fold in chopped nuts

3. Bake

• Pour batter into a greased square pan
• Bake for 25–30 minutes
• Let it cool completely

4. Make ganache

• Heat cream until warm
• Pour over chopped chocolate
• Stir until smooth and glossy

5. Final touch

• Pour ganache over brownies
• Spread evenly
• Chill for 30–60 minutes
• Cut into squares

 Tips

• Use very ripe bananas for best flavor 
• Don’t overbake for fudgy texture
• Add chocolate chips for extra richness