Gluten-Free Banana Brownies
Quick, fudgy brownies made with just three ingredients: bananas, cocoa, and nut butter, perfect for a sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup nut butter (almond butter or natural peanut butter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas in a mixing bowl until mostly smooth.
- Add the cocoa powder and nut butter to the mashed bananas, stirring until well combined.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, checking at 15 minutes for doneness.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Notes
For nut-free, use sunflower-seed spread instead of nut butter. Feel free to add maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness.