Description
Sinful Banana Peanut Butter Brownies merge wholesome ingredients with irresistible chocolate decadence. Rich and nutritious, these brownies offer a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies sweet cravings while nourishing hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup (240 ml) creamy peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons (30 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Chocolate and Sweet Ingredients:
- ½ to 1 cup (85 to 170 g) dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) agave syrup or maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F (175°C) and readying an 8-inch baking vessel with non-stick spray or parchment paper for effortless extraction.
- Transform ripe bananas into a silky puree using vigorous mashing techniques.
- Incorporate cocoa powder, primary portion of peanut butter, and optional natural sweetener into the banana mixture, blending until a harmonious consistency emerges.
- Fold chocolate chunks into the batter if desired, ensuring even distribution.
- Carefully transfer the batter into the prepared baking receptacle, using a spatula to create a uniform surface.
- Gently warm the remaining peanut butter in the microwave until it achieves a fluid consistency.
- Artfully drizzle the liquefied peanut butter across the batter’s surface, then create elegant swirling patterns using the tip of a knife.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, monitoring until the brownies reach a set texture.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice into individual bars for serving.
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and deeper flavor intensity in your brownies.
- Replace chocolate chunks with dark chocolate chips for a more intense antioxidant boost and lower sugar content.
- Experiment with almond butter or cashew butter as alternative protein-rich spread options if peanut allergies are a concern.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, confirm your cocoa powder is certified gluten-free to maintain recipe’s dietary compatibility.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg