Description
This 3 Ingredient Brownies with Banana recipe is a quick and healthy twist on traditional brownies, combining ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and unsweetened cocoa powder to create a moist, rich, and flourless dessert perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings with a wholesome touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Brownie Batter
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal of the brownies.
- Mash the Bananas: In a medium mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas until very smooth with minimal lumps, ensuring a creamy base without large chunks.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the creamy peanut butter and unsweetened cocoa powder to the mashed bananas. Stir the mixture well until fully combined and smooth, with no streaks of peanut butter or cocoa powder remaining.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out with a spatula to create a uniform thickness for even baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean, indicating the brownies are cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, slice into 9 squares and serve.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for the best natural sweetness and moist texture.
- Optional: Add a pinch of salt or a splash of vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.
- For a nut-free alternative, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
