Banana Bread Brownies Recipe

Gather the ingredients.

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 350 F. Lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with melted coconut oil. Line with parchment (the paper should extend at least an inch on two opposite sides of the pan). Generously grease the parchment paper with melted coconut oil.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a large bowl, mash three of the bananas.

Add 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, dark brown sugar, honey, eggs, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined, about 2 minutes.

Fold the flour mixture into the banana mixture with a silicone spatula, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally until well combined.

Fold in the chocolate chips.

Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Garnish lightly with flaky sea salt, if using.

Split the remaining banana in half lengthwise, and place it on top of the brownie batter, cut side up, gently pressing it into the mixture.

Bake until puffed in places and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out almost clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Put the pan on a rack to cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Lift the parchment lining to pull the brownies out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board, slice into 16 equal pieces and serve.