Banana Bread Brownies

Ingredients:

For the Brownies:

2 ripe bananas  (mashed)

1/2 cup unsalted butter  (melted)

3/4 cup granulated sugar 

1/4 cup brown sugar 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

1 egg 
1 cup all-purpose flour 

1/2 tsp baking soda 

1/4 tsp salt 

1/2 cup chocolate chips 

For the Frosting (Optional but AMAZING! )

1/4 cup butter  (melted)

1/2 cup powdered sugar 

2 tbsp heavy cream 

1/4 tsp vanilla extract 

 Instructions:

 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch pan. 
 In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and egg. Mix in mashed bananas. 
 In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Fold into wet mixture. 
 Stir in chocolate chips, then spread batter into the pan. 
 Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden and set. Cool completely. 
 (Optional) Mix frosting ingredients, spread over cooled brownies. Let it set. 
 Slice & enjoy the banana-chocolate goodness!