Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for banana brownies:
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted) or butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or almond flour (for gluten-free)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped nuts
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth.
- Add the melted coconut oil (or butter), maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Add Optional Ingredients:
- Fold in chocolate chips or nuts if you’re using them for extra texture and flavor.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve:
- Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting them into squares.
Enjoy your moist and fudgy banana brownies!