Description
These Flourless Banana Brownies are a delicious, healthy twist on traditional brownies, made without any flour. Packed with ripe bananas and creamy peanut butter, they offer natural sweetness and a rich chocolate flavor, making them perfect for a gluten-free dessert option. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection, they yield fudgy, moist brownies that satisfy any chocolate craving.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut 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 dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a small baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the brownies.
- Mash the bananas: In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until they are smooth, creating a natural base for the brownie batter.
- Combine ingredients: Add the creamy peanut butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt to the mashed bananas. Stir everything together until you achieve a thick, uniform batter with no lumps.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently incorporate the dark chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly for delicious pockets of melted chocolate in each brownie.
- Prepare for baking: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until the center is set but still moist, checking doneness with a toothpick if desired.
- Cool: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing to help them set properly and achieve the best texture.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and enhanced flavor.
- Almond butter can be used as a substitute for peanut butter for a different nutty taste.
- For extra richness and a more decadent treat, sprinkle a few additional chocolate chips on top of the batter before baking.
