Sunny's Breakfast Brownie

Start your morning on a sweet, yet wholesome note with Sunny's Breakfast Brownie—a delightfully indulgent twist on the classic brownie, made breakfast-friendly with nutritious oats and a ripe banana. These chewy breakfast treats combine the richness of semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder with the subtle energy boost of instant coffee granules, making them perfect for busy mornings or a midday pick-me-up. With only 15 minutes of prep time, this quick and easy recipe bakes into a dense, fudgy square, enhanced further by optional chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch. Whether enjoyed warm or at room temperature, these breakfast brownies strike the perfect balance of satisfying sweetness and nourishing simplicity. Perfect for chocolate lovers seeking a healthier start to their day, Sunny's Breakfast Brownie is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 9

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 1 large ripe banana
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup old-fashioned oats
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips until smooth and combined. Let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth. Whisk in the egg, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 4

Slowly mix the cooled chocolate and butter mixture into the banana mixture, stirring until smooth.

Step 5

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, cocoa powder, coffee granules, baking powder, and salt.

Step 6

Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. If using nuts, gently fold them in now.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.

Step 9

Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy your breakfast brownies warm or at room temperature!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(248.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	411.5

Total Fat 12.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 702.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.5g	0%
Total Sugars 17.8g
Protein 15.6g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 67.2mg	0%
Iron 4.7mg	0%
Potassium 894.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.3%

Protein: 14.1%

Carbs: 59.6%