Description
Delicious and healthy Banana Brownies made with ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, and rich cacao powder. These brownies are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and perfect for a wholesome treat. Easy to prepare and baked to perfection, they offer a moist, fudgy texture with bursts of mini chocolate chips.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3-4 large very ripe bananas (about 1 1/2 cups mashed)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup drippy natural or organic peanut butter
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 x 8 inch square baking dish with unbleached parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later, and set aside.
- Mash bananas and combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth. Measure out exactly 1 1/2 cups. Add the egg, peanut butter, cacao powder, pure vanilla extract, and salt, then mix everything thoroughly with a spatula until the batter is smooth and uniform.
- Add chocolate chips to batter: Fold in 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips gently to distribute them evenly throughout the batter without overmixing.
- Pour batter and add topping: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and level it with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of mini chocolate chips evenly over the top for extra chocolatey bites and visual appeal.
- Bake the brownies: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25 minutes. To test doneness, insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out almost clean with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
- Cool the brownies: Remove the dish from the oven and allow the brownies to cool for 10 minutes in the pan. Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the brownies out and transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely, approximately 1 hour.
- Slice and serve: Once fully cooled, cut the brownies into 16 equally sized squares and serve as a delicious, guilt-free treat.
Notes
- Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Do not leave them at room temperature to avoid mold growth.
- Freezing: For longer storage, freeze brownies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
