3 Ingredient Banana Fudge Brownies (High Protein)

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3 Ingredient Banana Fudge Brownies (High Protein)

Decadent, yet healthy, 3 ingredient banana fudge brownies that have 7 grams protein per brownie! They are super easy to make, as well as grain-free, oil-free, vegan and Paleo.

Prep Time5

Cook Time18

Total Time23

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3 ingredient wfpbno brownies, 3-ingredient brownies, banana, best wfpb brownies, egg-free, gluten-free, grain free brownies, grain-free, grain-free oil-free brownies, oil-free, vegan

Servings: brownies

Author: Camilla

Equipment

1 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan

Ingredients

1 cup mashed banana
1 cup almond butter (see notes for options)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Optional Add-Ins: See notes, below

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper (if you are ok with some oil, you can, alternatively grease or spray pan with nonstick cooking spray).
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the mashed bananas, almond butter and cocoa powder until smooth. (Add any extra ingredients, if using).
Tip: Make sure your mashed bananas are very smooth. I like to use a stick blender to make a smooth puree so that I do not end up with lumps of banana in the batter.
Spread batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 14 to 18 minutes until firmly set at outer edges and just barely set at the center (do not overbake! the brownies will set as they cool).
Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely in pan. Cut into 9 squares.

Notes

Storage: Store the brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week or freezer for up to 6 months. The brownies will keep during the day in a lunch bag without refrigeration, so long as it is not a very hot day.

Add-In Suggestions: Add any and all embellishments you like to your batch of banana fudge brownies! Here are some ideas to spark your creativity:

- Coffee: Add 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, or 1 tablespoon instant coffee powder to the batter.

- Spices: Add 1/8 to 3/4 teaspoon of your favorite spice, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, allspice, ginger, or pumpkin pie spice. Or add a combination of spices (no more than 3/4 teaspoon total) for fragrant banana fudge brownies.

- Dried Fruit: Add up to 1/2 cup of chopped dried fruit, such as raisins, dried apricots, dried cherries, or dried cranberries.

- Chocolate: Add up to 1/2 cup of your favorite dark chocolate chips, chocolate chunks, or 2 to 3 tablespoons of cacao nibs.

- Nuts or Seeds: Add up to 1/2 cup chopped nuts or seeds, such as walnuts, pecans, peanuts, green pumpkin seeds (pepitas), or sunflower seeds. Alternatively, sprinkle a few nuts or seeds on top before baking.

- Extracts or Zests: Add a teaspoon of vanilla, or 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract, rum extract or coconut extract. Or add one to two teaspoons of finely grated orange zest.

- Coconut: Add up to 1/2 cup shredded or flake unsweetened coconut (toasted or un-toasted). Alternatively, sprinkle the tops of the brownies with coconut before baking.

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