These 3 ingredient banana brownies are rich, fudgy and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Made with peanut butter and cocoa powder, they're completely flourless and incredibly easy to make. They're a simple, healthier chocolate treat that's perfect for using up ripe bananas.
P.S. I think you will love my 2-ingredient coconut macaroons next time!
Healthy brownies, yes please! 🙌🏼
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⏱ Prep: 5 minutes
🔥 Cook: 20 minutes
⏳ Total: 25 minutes
🍫 Makes: 6 brownies
👌 Difficulty: Easy
❤️ Why you'll love it: Rich, fudgy banana brownies made with just 3 simple ingredients.
❤️ WHY YOU WILL LOVE THESE BROWNIES
- Only 3 simple ingredients
- Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas
- Flourless banana brownies — no flour needed
- Gluten-free and dairy-free*
- No added sugar needed
- Ready in under 30 minutes
Ingredients needed and substitutions
3 large bananas,
½ cup peanut butter or nut butter of choice (almond butter is a good choice!)
¼ cup cocoa powder
How to make 3-ingredient banana brownies
Note: Please scroll to the full printable recipe card at the bottom for ingredient quantities and the method
Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F.
Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth. The riper they are, the sweeter your brownies will be.
Stir in the peanut butter (or nut butter of choice) until fully combined.
Add the cocoa powder and mix until you have a smooth, thick batter.
Pour into a lined or greased baking tin.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until the center is set and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow to cool before slicing (this helps them firm up).
ADD-IN IDEAS
🍫 Chocolate chips – Add ¼–½ cup to the batter or sprinkle on top before baking. Easiest and most effective option.
🍯 Honey or maple syrup drizzle – Drizzle over the top after baking for extra sweetness.
🍯Optional extra sweetness – If your bananas aren't very ripe, add 1–2 tablespoons of maple syrup, honey or sugar to taste.
❓ FAQS
Store in an airtight container. Keeps for up to 4 days
Wrap each piece individually (cling film or parchment).
Place in a freezer-safe bag or container.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Yes, they have a mild banana flavor, but the cocoa powder and peanut butter give them a rich chocolate taste
Yes. These-3 ingredient banana brownies are naturally flourless. The bananas and peanut butter give the brownies structure and moisture without needing flour.
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3 Ingredient Banana Brownies (Healthy & Flourless)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 brownies 1x
- Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Description
These 3 ingredient banana brownies are rich, fudgy and naturally sweetened with ripe bananas. Made with peanut butter and cocoa powder, they're completely flourless and incredibly easy to make. They're a simple, healthier chocolate treat that's perfect for using up ripe bananas.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe bananas
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter, or nut butter of choice
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Mash the bananas in a bowl until smooth. The riper they are, the sweeter your brownies will be.
- Stir in the peanut butter (or nut butter of choice) until fully combined.
- Add the cocoa powder and mix until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- Pour into a lined or greased baking tin.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing (this helps them firm up).
Notes
Tips for the Best Healthy Brownies
Use overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum sweetness.
For extra indulgence, stir in dark chocolate chips.
Almond butter or cashew butter works beautifully if you want a peanut-free option.
Let them cool completely for a fudgier texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per brownie
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
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