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4 Ingredient Banana Brownies

These 4 Ingredient Banana Brownies are super fudgy and chocolatey. Made with peanut butter and cocoa powder, these healthy banana brownies are also vegan, flourless, and gluten-free!

Why I love this recipe

These flourless brownies are much healthier than traditional brownies. They take just 7 steps to make and are ready in just 30 minutes!

4 Ingredient Banana Brownies on a plate.
4 Ingredient Banana Brownies

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Simple Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

bananas

creamy peanut butter

cocoa powder

sugar

Substitutions and additions

You can use ripe or overripe bananas.

You can omit the sugar altogether, but they will be less sweet.

Try adding chocolate chips if you wish.

Equipment used for this recipe

How to make 4 Ingredient Banana Brownies

Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 – Line a 7×7 inch brownie or cake pan with parchment paper.

Step 3 – In a large bowl, mash the bananas.

mashed bananas in a bowl.

Step 4 – Add the peanut butter and sugar and stir until smooth.

mashed bananas, sugar, and peanut butter in a bowl.

Step 5 – Sift in the cocoa powder. Mix gently.

mashed bananas, cocoa powder, sugar, and peanut butter in a bowl.

Step 6 – Then transfer the brownie batter to the baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 – 30 minutes.

banana brownie batter in a square pan.

Step 7 – Cool completely to room temperature, then slice into 4 pieces.

4 Ingredient Banana Brownies on a plate.
4 Ingredient Banana Brownies

Pro Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.

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4 Ingredient Banana Brownies on a plate.

4 Ingredient Banana Brownies

These 4 Ingredient Banana Brownies are super fudgy and chocolatey. Made with peanut butter and cocoa powder, these healthy banana brownies are also vegan, flourless, and gluten-free! These flourless brownies are much healthier than traditional brownies. They take just 7 steps to make and are ready in just 30 minutes!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Vegan
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 ripe bananas
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • cup sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas.
  • Add the peanut butter and sugar and stir until smooth.
  • Sift in the cocoa powder. Mix gently, then transfer the brownie batter to the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 25 – 30 minutes.
  • Cool completely to room temperature, then slice into 4 pieces.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 142mgPotassium: 662mgFiber: 8gSugar: 31gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 2mg
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