Description

These Healthy Banana Brownies are a guilt-free, delicious treat made with ripe bananas, unsweetened cocoa powder, peanut butter, and dairy-free dark chocolate chips. Moist and naturally sweetened by bananas, they are perfect for a nutritious snack or dessert that satisfies your chocolate cravings without added sugar.

Ingredients

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Banana Brownie Batter

3 large ripe bananas
4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsalted peanut butter
1/2 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 6-inch brownie pan with parchment paper and grease it lightly with cooking oil to prevent sticking. Set aside.
Mash Bananas: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas into a smooth puree using a fork or potato masher ensuring no large chunks remain.
Mix Batter: Stir the peanut butter and unsweetened cocoa powder into the mashed bananas with a silicone spatula until the mixture resembles a brownie batter. The batter can have small bits of banana, but it should not be dry. If it appears too dry, add more mashed banana or a splash of almond milk to achieve desired consistency.
Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the dairy-free dark chocolate chips into the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and optionally sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top for extra chocolatey flavor.
Bake: Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and cool them on a wire rack for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving. This helps them set and enhances the texture.

Notes

Use ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness and moisture.
If your peanut butter is thick or dry, adjust the wet ingredients by adding more mashed banana or a bit of almond milk to keep the batter moist.
These brownies are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, making them suitable for specific dietary needs.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Healthy banana brownies, dairy-free brownies, gluten-free dessert, peanut butter brownies, chocolate banana brownie, easy healthy dessert