Healthy Banana Brownies
Looking for a healthy banana brownies recipe? These banana brownies have no refined sugar, but still taste fudgy and rich. A great option that will satisfy your sweet tooth!
Equipment
- 8 x 8 Pan This 8 x 8 non-stick square pan is ideal for any bars or brownie recipe!
- Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are an essential cooking tool for every kitchen.
- Rubber Scrapers These Cuisinart rubber scraper spatulas are fantastic for fillings, batters, and so much more!
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter creamy
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour or oat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup no sugar added chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8" square pan with non-stick spray. Set prepared pan aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mash the bananas well. Add in the eggs, maple syrup, peanut butter and vanilla. Using a whisk or hand mixer, mix the ingredients so they are well blended and incorporated.
- To the wet ingredients add in the flour, cocoa powder and salt. Mix well to combine. Batter will be thick. Fold in with a rubber scraper 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips, reserving 1/4 cup for topping.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading the batter evenly into the bottom of the pan. Top the batter with the reserved chocolate chips.
- Bake the brownies at 350 degrees for 22-24 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool before cutting into 9 squares. For best results, use a plastic knife to the the brownies.
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Notes
Storage: Store the brownies in an airtight container at room temperature. Kept at room temperature they will last for 2-3 days. For best results, store the brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will keep for up to 7 days refrigerated.
Freezing: These brownies do well frozen. Wrap the brownies individually in press-and-seal wrap, then store in a zip-lock freezer bag or freezer container. Take out an individual brownie and defrost at room temperature overnight, or defrost in the microwave on defrost setting.
Nutrition
Serving: 1squareCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 148mgPotassium: 298mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 70IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
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