Description
Enjoy these healthy banana bread brownies, a guilt-free dessert that combines the moistness of banana bread with the rich texture of brownies. Made with wholesome ingredients, they are naturally sweetened, high in fiber, and perfect for weight-conscious individuals.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups whole wheat flour or oat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup natural sweetener (honey, maple syrup, or coconut sugar)
- 1/4 cup healthy fat (olive oil, avocado oil, or melted coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.
- Stir in the natural sweetener, healthy fat, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the healthy banana bread brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for maximum sweetness and moisture in your healthy banana bread brownies.
- To make gluten-free banana bread brownies, use almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
- For dairy-free banana bread brownies, use non-dairy milk and ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
- Adjust baking time slightly depending on your oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg