Peanut Butter Banana Brownies

INGREDIENTS

2 ripe bananas

1 cup sugar

½ cup, plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

¾ cup flour

¼ cup, plus 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

⅛ teaspoon salt

½ cup smooth peanut butter

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C.

2. In a bowl, use a fork to mash the bananas. Add the sugar, ½ cup of butter, and vanilla, and whisk until combined. Add the flour, salt, and cocoa powder, and whisk until fully incorporated.

3. Use the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter to grease a 9x9-inch baking tray.

4. Use the remaining 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder to dust every side of the baking tray.

5. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.

6. Use a spoon to add dollops of peanut butter on top of the batter. Use a butter knife to swirl the peanut butter into the brownie batter.

7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until center no longer jiggles when pan is shaken.

8. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.