Description

Deliciously rich and moist Flourless Banana Brownies made with ripe bananas, almond butter, and cocoa powder. These gluten-free and vegan brownies are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and offer a healthier alternative to traditional brownies. Optional dark chocolate chips and nuts add extra texture and flavor, making them perfect for a wholesome dessert or snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

2 ripe bananas, mashed
1/2 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Add-ins

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mash Bananas: In a medium bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth, creating a creamy base for your batter.
Mix Ingredients: Add almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt to the mashed bananas. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Add Optional Mix-ins: If you choose, fold in dark chocolate chips and chopped nuts gently to distribute them evenly through the batter.
Pour Batter: Transfer the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly for consistent baking.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
Cool: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes; this helps them set and makes cutting easier.
Serve: Cut into 9-12 squares depending on preferred size and serve, optionally topped with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.

Notes

These brownies are naturally sweetened, making them a healthier choice compared to traditional recipes using refined sugar.
Feel free to swap almond butter for any nut or seed butter to accommodate allergies or preferences.
The brownies are dense, moist, and rich, perfect for those who enjoy fudgy textures.
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top for a luscious dessert experience.