3-Ingredient Banana Brownies Recipe
Deliciously fudgy and healthy 3-ingredient brownies made with ripe bananas, creamy peanut butter, and rich cocoa powder. These simple brownies are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and perfect for a quick homemade treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies (15 cm x 15 cm pan) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 3 ripe bananas
- 120 grams (1/2 cup) creamy peanut butter
- 50 grams (1/2 cup) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a 15 cm x 15 cm brownie pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal.
- Mash Bananas: In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth, creating the natural base for the brownies.
- Mix Peanut Butter: Stir in the creamy peanut butter into the mashed bananas until the mixture is well combined and even in texture.
- Add Cocoa Powder: Sift the cocoa powder to remove lumps, then mix it into the banana and peanut butter mixture until a uniform batter forms.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 30 minutes. Around the 27-minute mark, check for doneness—the brownies should be firm on the edges but still fudgy in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing them into squares for serving.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness and better texture.
- Do not overbake to maintain fudgy consistency.
- Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- These brownies are gluten-free and naturally sweetened without added sugar.
Keywords: 3 ingredient brownies, banana brownies, peanut butter brownies, gluten-free dessert, healthy brownies, easy brownies
