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Healthy 3-Ingredient Flourless Banana Brownies

Indulge in these incredibly simple and wholesome brownies made with just three staple ingredients. Naturally sweet, fudgy, and completely flourless, they're the perfect guilt-free treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Large ripe bananas mashed, about 1 cup
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup Natural peanut butter or almond butter, creamy

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking dish
  • Parchment Paper
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Fork or potato masher
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the brownies out later. Lightly grease the parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly mash the ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth, with no large lumps remaining. The riper the bananas, the sweeter and easier to mash they will be.
  3. Add the unsweetened cocoa powder and natural peanut butter to the mashed bananas. Mix well with a spatula until all ingredients are fully combined and the mixture is smooth and uniform. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is incorporated.
  4. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs (not wet batter).
  5. Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. This is crucial for them to firm up. Once cooled, slice into 9 squares and serve.

Notes

For best results, use very ripe (spotty brown) bananas as they provide the most sweetness and moisture. These brownies are naturally soft and fudgy. Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For an extra touch, you can add a pinch of salt or a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the batter, though this would slightly exceed the '3 ingredient' claim.