Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240g) unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz (227g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon (2g) salt
- ½ teaspoon (2g) baking powder
- 1 ripe banana, mashed
- ½ cup (120ml) crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ teaspoon (2g) ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (30g) chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, melt the chopped chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and eggs until pale. Stir in the vanilla extract and the cooled chocolate mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, mash the banana and mix with crushed pineapple, cinnamon, and chopped nuts (if using).
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan, followed by spoonfuls of the hummingbird mixture, then top with the remaining brownie batter.
- Using a knife or skewer, gently swirl the hummingbird mixture into the brownie batter to create a marbled effect.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares and enjoy!