Healthy Banana Peanut Butter Brownies
These healthy banana peanut butter brownies are a rich, fudgy treat made with wholesome ingredients. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and packed with peanut butter for a deliciously guilt-free dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 2 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
– 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup cocoa powder
– 1/2 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
– 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan option)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
3. Add peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and egg. Mix well.
4. Stir in cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until a smooth batter forms.
5. Fold in dark chocolate chips if using.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out slightly moist.
8. Let cool before slicing into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
– For a vegan version, use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water).
– Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
– Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
– These brownies taste even better the next day!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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