3 Ingredient Brownies

Freshly baked 3-ingredient banana brownies, cut into squares and ready to serve.

5 from 1 vote

These rich and fudgy 3-ingredient banana brownies are incredibly easy to make with just ripe bananas, peanut butter, and cacao powder. They’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and contain no refined sugar—perfect for a guilt-free treat. Ready in just 30 minutes, these brownies are the ultimate quick and healthy dessert for any chocolate lover!

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Keyword: 3 ingredient brownies, 3 ingredient chocolate brownies

Servings: square slices

Calories: 117kcal

Author: Elena Elliott

Ingredients

4 bananas large ripe bananas
½ cup peanut butter or use almond or cashew.
½ cup cacao powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mash the bananas using a fork or food processor until smooth. You can leave them slightly chunky if you prefer some texture in your brownies.
Add the nut butter and cacao powder to the mashed bananas. Stir everything together until you have a smooth, well-combined batter.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking tray and spread it evenly.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. For fudgier brownies, bake for about 15 minutes; for a cakier texture, bake closer to 20 minutes.
Let the brownies cool in the pan for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Bake for:

15 minutes for moist, fudgy brownies.
20 minutes for a firmer, cakey texture. Insert a toothpick into the center to check for doneness—it should come out with a few moist crumbs for fudgier brownies or clean for cakier ones.

For best results, use ripe bananas, as they add more natural sweetness and moisture.
Adjust sweetness: If you want extra sweetness, add a small amount of maple syrup or honey to the batter.
Storage: Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Variations: Add chocolate chips, nuts, or a teaspoon of vanilla extract to enhance flavor and texture.

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