Description
These 3 Ingredient Brownies with Banana offer a simple, healthy, and delicious twist on the classic brownie. Made with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and cocoa powder, they are naturally sweetened and perfect for a quick homemade treat. Moist and fudgy, these brownies are easy to prepare and require no added sugar or flour, making them a wholesome, gluten-free dessert option.
Ingredients
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Brownie Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas
- 120 grams (1/2 cup) creamy peanut butter
- 50 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 15 cm x 15 cm (7 inch x 7 inch) brownie pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mash bananas: In a large bowl, mash the 3 ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth and free of lumps to create a consistent base for the batter.
- Mix peanut butter: Add the 120 grams of creamy peanut butter to the mashed bananas and stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add cocoa powder: Sift in the 50 grams of cocoa powder into the banana-peanut butter mixture to prevent lumps, then gently fold it in until evenly mixed into a fudgy batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into your prepared brownie pan, spreading it evenly, then bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 30 minutes. The brownies are done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean; expect about 27 minutes on average.
- Cool and slice: Allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature in the pan before slicing to ensure they set properly and hold their shape.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas as they provide natural sweetness and moisture to the brownies.
- For an extra gooey texture, slightly underbake the brownies, checking at the 22-minute mark.
- These brownies are gluten-free and contain no added sugar, perfect for a healthier dessert option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated up to 5 days.
- Optional add-ins include chocolate chips or chopped nuts folded into the batter before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: 3 ingredient brownies, banana brownies, peanut butter brownies, healthy brownies, gluten free dessert, easy brownies, no sugar brownies
