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Stack of fudgy peanut butter banana brownies with gooey centers
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Peanut Butter Banana Brownies

These Peanut Butter Banana Brownies are flourless, fudgy, and made in just one bowl. Sweetened naturally with ripe bananas and maple syrup, they're perfect for a clean dessert or snack!
Servings: 9 brownies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
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Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2-3 ripe bananas mashed
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter creamy or chunky
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 eggs or flax eggs
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1/4 cup chocolate chips optional
  • 2-3 tbsp oat flour or almond flour optional for structure

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and grease or line an 8x8 baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, mash the bananas until mostly smooth.
  • Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
  • Stir in cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda until just combined.
  • Fold in any optional mix-ins like chocolate chips or flour.
  • Pour batter into the pan. Add small dollops of peanut butter on top and swirl with a knife.
  • Bake for 22–28 minutes, until the center is just set.
  • Let cool in the pan for 20 minutes before slicing.

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Notes

To make vegan, use flax eggs and maple syrup. For extra fudginess, slightly underbake and let cool fully before cutting. These freeze well, too!
Course: Dessert:Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free:Vegan:Vegetarian
Keyword: banana dessert:flourless:gluten-free:healthy brownies:kid-friendly:peanut butter banana
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