Description
These Flourless Banana Brownies are a delicious and healthy dessert option, perfect for those avoiding gluten or looking for a naturally sweet treat. Made with ripe bananas, peanut butter, and rich cocoa, these brownies are moist, fudgy, and packed with flavor without any flour. The addition of chocolate chips adds delightful melty pockets of chocolate in every bite.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the brownies.
- Mash Bananas: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until they form a smooth consistency, which will serve as the natural sweetener and base of the batter.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the creamy peanut butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt to the mashed bananas. Mix all ingredients well until the batter is smooth and fully combined without lumps.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute chocolate throughout the batter for added texture and flavor.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the prepared batter into the lined baking pan and spread it evenly across the surface.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean with minimal moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 pieces. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
- You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter to alter the flavor profile slightly.
- For added crunch, toss in chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans.
- Make sure not to overbake to maintain fudgy brownies.
