Peanut Butter Banana Brownies

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Peanut Butter Banana Brownies.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 300°F (150°C). Grab a 9x13-inch baking dish and give it a good greasing to ensure your brownies come out easily later on. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, sugar, flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and the instant banana pudding mix until well combined. This will be the base of your delicious brownies!

2. Step 2

   In another bowl, beat the eggs until they're nice and frothy. Then, whisk in the melted margarine, 1/4 cup of milk, applesauce, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix it all together until it's smooth and creamy. Now, gently fold in the dry ingredients from the first bowl, stirring until there are no dry lumps left. Spread this luscious batter evenly into your prepared baking dish.

3. Step 3

   Now, let’s make the peanut butter swirl! In a separate bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of melted margarine, 1/4 cup of milk, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Stir until it's all blended together. Drop spoonfuls of this peanut butter mixture over the brownie batter, and then take a knife to swirl it through the batter, creating a beautiful marbled effect.

4. Step 4

   Pop the baking dish into your preheated oven and let it bake for about 30 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when the top looks dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan. Once baked, allow the brownies to cool to room temperature before cutting them into squares. Enjoy your delightful Peanut Butter Banana Brownies!