Easy 3 Ingredient Brownies
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)
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)