Ripe Banana Brownies – Simple, Healthy Chocolate Chip Squares
These healthy banana brownies are fudgy, naturally sweetened, and made with just 6 clean ingredients. A quick, gluten-free treat ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Yield: 9–12 brownies 1x
Ingredients
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2–3 ripe bananas (about 1 cup mashed)
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½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower)
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¼ cup maple syrup or honey
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⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a square pan with parchment.
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Mash bananas in a bowl until smooth.
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Add nut butter and maple syrup. Mix well.
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Stir in cocoa powder and baking soda.
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Fold in chocolate chips if using.
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Spread into the pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes or until set.
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Cool before slicing into squares.
Notes
Store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Freeze up to 2 months. Add-ins like nuts, cinnamon, or espresso powder can enhance the flavor.