Imagine sinking your teeth into a decadent, fudgy brownie that's not only incredibly delicious but also surprisingly healthy! These flourless peanut butter banana brownies are about to revolutionize your dessert game, proving that clean eating doesn't mean sacrificing flavor. With just six simple ingredients and no flour in sight, you'll create a mouthwatering treat that's gluten-free, packed with natural sweetness, and so rich you won't believe it's actually good for you!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Serves: 9 servings
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the 2 ripe bananas with a fork or potato masher until smooth. Ensure there are no large chunks remaining.
- Add 1 cup of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of honey or maple syrup, 1/4 cup of cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the mashed bananas.
- Using a spatula or a whisk, mix all the ingredients together until well combined and smooth. The batter should be thick and glossy.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with the spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pan and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are okay).
- Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- After cooling, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, cut into 9 squares and serve. Enjoy your delicious flourless peanut butter banana brownies!
Tips
- Choose Very Ripe Bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your brownies will be. Look for bananas with lots of brown spots.
- Use Smooth Peanut Butter: Opt for a creamy, no-sugar-added peanut butter to maintain the best texture and control sweetness.
- Mix Thoroughly: Ensure all ingredients are completely combined to create a smooth, uniform batter.
- Don't Overbake: Watch your brownies closely. They're done when the edges start pulling away and a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Cool Completely: Let brownies cool entirely to allow them to set and develop their fudgy texture.
- Store Properly: Keep brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days for maximum freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
