Banana Brownies with Peanut Butter and Cocoa Recipe
These Banana Brownies are a deliciously moist and fudgy treat that combine ripe bananas, natural peanut butter, and rich cocoa powder for a healthier twist on traditional brownies. With an easy prep and bake method, they’re perfect for a quick snack or dessert, and can be customized with chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 large bananas
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (or any nut butter like almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder, sifted
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easier to remove the brownies.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly using a fork until smooth and creamy to create a natural sweet base for the brownies.
- Stir in the natural peanut butter until the mixture is smooth. Next, sift in the cocoa powder to avoid lumps and stir until everything is well incorporated to achieve a fudgy batter.
- Pour and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top if you’re using them for added chocolatey bursts.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs, indicating a fudgy texture.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. This helps them set perfectly and makes slicing easier.