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Delicious 3-Ingredient Brownies

These delicious brownies combine cocoa, ripe bananas, and nut butter for a fudgy and healthy treat that's incredibly easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup nut butter (such as almond butter or peanut butter) Choose nut butter that is free from added sugar or oils.
  • 3 ripe bananas 3 ripe bananas Make sure they're very ripe for best sweetness.
  • 1 cup cocoa powder Optional: Add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth.
  3. Add your nut butter to the mashed bananas and mix until fully combined.
  4. Slowly fold in the cocoa powder until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
  6. Spread the brownie mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  7. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes; then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

For nut butter alternatives, consider sunflower seed butter or tahini. Ensure your bananas are very ripe for the best texture and sweetness. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if desired.