Brownana (The Spice Age Brownie Mix + Banana Bread Swirl)

Brownana is a banana bread brownie mashup made with The Spice Age Brownie Mix and Banana Bread Mix. It looks fancy with a swirl top, but it is ridiculously easy.

Why You Will Love This Brownana Recipe

• Uses The Spice Age mixes for a quick, reliable bake

• Simple 4-corners swirl method for that bakery look

• Perfect for potlucks, bake sales, and weekend treats

• Optional walnuts add the best crunch

Ingredients

• 1 pouch The Spice Age Brownie Mix (plus the pouch-required ingredients)

• 1 pouch The Spice Age Banana Bread Mix (plus the pouch-required ingredients)

• Walnuts, a handful (chopped or whole), optional

• 1 baking dish (about 8x8 inch), greased or lined

Equipment

• 2 mixing bowls

• Spoon or spatula

• Butter knife (for swirling)

• 8x8 baking dish (or similar)

• Toothpick (for testing doneness)

How to Make Brownana (4 Corners Swirl Method)

1. Preheat and prep
   Preheat your oven to the temperature listed on the back of both pouches. Grease or line your baking dish.

2. Make the brownie batter
   In one bowl, prepare The Spice Age Brownie Mix exactly as the pouch says.

3. Make the banana bread batter
   In a second bowl, prepare The Spice Age Banana Bread Mix exactly as the pouch says.

4. Pour using the 4 corners method
   Pour brownie batter into two opposite corners of the pan.
   Pour banana bread batter into the other two corners.

5. Swirl
   Use a butter knife to gently swirl the batters together. Do not overmix or you will lose the swirl look.

6. Add walnuts (optional)
   Sprinkle walnuts over top and lightly press a few into the batter.

7. Bake
   Bake for about 35 minutes, then do the toothpick test in the center. If it comes out clean, it is done. If not, bake a few more minutes and test again. Every oven is a little different.

8. Cool and slice
   Let it cool before cutting so the swirls set nicely.

Serving Ideas

• Warm it slightly and add vanilla ice cream

• Drizzle with caramel or chocolate sauce

• Eat it straight off the cutting board (no judgement)

Tips for the Best Swirl

• Swirl lightly (just a few passes)

• For cleaner slices, cool fully before cutting

• Want more texture? Add chocolate chips or extra walnuts

Storage

• Store covered at room temperature for 2 to 3 days

• Refrigerate up to 5 days

• Freeze individual squares for quick treats later