Description
Transform overripe bananas into a delightful, guilt-free dessert with these healthy banana brownies. Packed with nutrition and rich flavors, they satisfy sweet cravings while keeping it healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). While it heats, grab a mixing bowl and mash those ripe bananas until they’re smooth.
- Next, mix in the applesauce and almond butter. Stir well until it’s a creamy blend.
- In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients: cocoa powder, whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk them together.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into your banana blend and fold it gently.
- Prepare an 8×8 inch pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it with oil. Pour the brownie batter into the pan.
- Bake in your preheated oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Once baked, let the brownies cool in the pan.
Notes
For a vegan option, replace honey with agave nectar and almond butter with a nut-free alternative. Ensure bananas are very ripe for the best sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg