Banana and Walnut Brownies

I was wondering how to zest-up the traditional brownie recipe and, coincidentally, had a banana as well. If you're a banana-lover, you'll dig this recipe! The banana also moistens the brownie bars, so it's a win-win!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 23 mins
• Total Time: 38 mins
• Calories: 476 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 (19.8 ounce) package brownie mix
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• ½ cup chopped walnuts, or to taste
• ¼ cup confectioners' sugar (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat eggs, water, and vegetable oil together in a large bowl until smooth; add brownie mix and stir until the mixture is a smooth batter. Beat mashed banana into batter; fold in walnuts. Pour batter into a 13x9-inch baking dish.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven until set in the middle, about 23 minutes.

Step 4

Cool brownies at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting into bars. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the brownies.