Description
These 3-ingredient fudgy brownies are made with ripe bananas, peanut butter, and cocoa powder. Naturally sweet, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients for a healthy treat.
Ingredients
3 large ripe bananas
½ cup creamy peanut butter
⅓ cup cocoa powder
Optional: ½ cup chocolate chips (alcohol-free)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper
Mash bananas until smooth
Add peanut butter and cocoa powder, stir well
Fold in chocolate chips if using
Spread batter evenly in the pan
Bake 18–22 minutes until toothpick comes out with crumbs
Cool for 10 minutes, then slice into 16 squares
Notes
Use overripe bananas for more sweetness
For extra fudgy texture, bake closer to 18 minutes
Warm thick peanut butter for easier mixing
Add vanilla extract or cinnamon as a flavor boost
Nut-free option: use sunflower seed butter
Gluten-free and vegetarian (no alcohol/pork if chocolate substitutes are alcohol-free)
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Featured
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 79
- Sugar: 2.6g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 4.2g
- Saturated Fat: 2.3g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 1.0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg