These Healthy Banana Brownies are simply the best. They are quick and easy to make. Made with only healthy stuff and absolutely no flour they are the perfect healthy dessert. This easy brownies recipe is ready in just 30 minutes and it’s sure to be a hit amongst your friends and family members; they won’t even believe how healthy these brownies actually are.
One thing that makes this recipe so great is the simplicity of the ingredients. These healthy brownies are made with simple ingredients like bananas, eggs, dairy-free chocolate chips, and some honey. They are also gluten and dairy-free.
The bananas make these brownies super moist and they melt in your mouth when eaten warm right out of the oven. Serve them with some dairy-free ice cream for a decadent (but oh so healthy) dessert.
Healthy Banana Brownies Ingredients
You will need:
- Ripe bananas
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Almond milk
- Vegan chocolate chips
- Cocoa powder
- Honey
- Baking soda
Variations:
Whole30/Paleo: These brownies are already paleo compliant but to make them Whole30 friendly you need to either swap the honey with unsweetened apple sauce or skip it altogether resulting in not as sweet brownies.
Make it crunchy: You can add half a cup of chopped walnuts for extra crunch and healthy fats.
Substitutions:
- Almond milk – you can use any plant milk you like, think coconut milk, or oat milk.
- Honey – use maple syrup, agave syrup, or apple sauce.
How to make Healthy Banana Brownies:
- First things first, you need to preheat the oven to 350ºF, and lightly grease a 1.5 qt casserole dish.
- Then blend the bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, almond milk, vegan chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and honey for 1-2 minutes until thoroughly combined.
- Add the baking soda and pulse until it’s well mixed in.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting and serving.
FAQ
Are bananas paleo?
Bananas are not considered true paleo food because they contain high amounts of fruit sugar, however some people who follow the paleo lifestyle consume them in moderation. For this brownie. recipe it is fine to use them as the brownies should be consumed in moderation anyway.
Can brownies be healthy?
Yes, brownies can be very healthy if you make them using healthy, unprocessed ingredients like in this Healthy Brownie Recipe which uses only natural, and almost non-processed ingredients.
What can I use in place of honey?
Instead of honey, you can use maple or agave syrup or even apple sauce if you don’t want your brownies to be too sweet or you’re trying to avoid high amounts of sugar.
How to store the Healthy Banana Brownies:
These brownies can be kept on the counter or in the refrigerator. Either way, store them in a air tight container to keep them nice & fresh.
What to serve these brownies with:
You can serve the healthy brownies with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream, some berries, or even some more sliced bananas on top. Or maybe add some sprinkles for a dash of color.
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Healthy Banana Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed
- 2 eggs
- 3 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp almond milk
- 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
- Lightly grease a 1.5 qt casserole dish.
- Blend the bananas, eggs, vanilla extract, almond milk, vegan chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and honey for 1-2 minutes until thoroughly combined.
- Add the baking soda and pulse until mixed in.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared casserole dish.
- Bake for about 25-30, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool for at least 10 minutes. Cut into squares and serve.
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