Quickest Healthiest Brownies
Indulge in guilt-free decadence with these *Quickest Healthiest Brownies*! Made with just a handful of wholesome ingredients—including ripe bananas, almond butter, and unsweetened cocoa powder—this recipe delivers rich, fudgy goodness without any refined sugar or flour. Prepped in just 5 minutes and baked to perfection in 20, these brownies are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and can be customized with optional dark chocolate chips and a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra layer of flavor. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings while staying on track with healthy eating, these brownies are dairy-free, gluten-free, and irresistibly easy to make. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert or a nutritious snack, these superfood-packed treats are sure to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 1 cup almond butter (unsweetened)
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Add the almond butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and baking powder to the mashed bananas. Stir well until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
Fold in the dark chocolate chips, if using, for extra richness.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly using a spatula.
If desired, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the top for added flavor contrast.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center looks slightly fudgy. Avoid overbaking for a soft texture.
Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes.
Carefully lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut them into 9 equal squares.
Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.8 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.6 g | 153% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 815 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.4 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 79.0 g | 282% | |
| Total Sugars | 124.2 g | ||
| Protein | 80.8 g | 162% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 844 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 30.3 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 4608 mg | 98% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
