3 Ingredient Brownies
Easy 3 ingredient brownies made with bananas, peanut butter, and cocoa. Naturally sweet, fudgy, and ready in 30 minutes.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 ripe bananas mashed
- 120 g peanut butter 4 oz
- 45 to 50 g unsweetened cocoa powder 1.5 oz
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- Optional: handful of chopped nuts
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon
- Optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F). Line an 8 x 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper so the brownies lift out easily.
- Mash 3 bananas in a medium bowl until they become smooth and creamy.
- Add 120 g peanut butter (4 oz) to the mashed bananas and mix until fully blended.
- Sprinkle in 45 to 50 g cocoa powder (1.5 oz) and stir again until the batter becomes thick and evenly mixed.
- If you want extra flavor, fold in vanilla, a pinch of cinnamon, a pinch of salt, or 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey. You can also add a handful of nuts for crunch.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top looks set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan. For the best texture, chill them in the fridge before slicing.
Notes
- Use very ripe bananas for sweetness and moisture.
- Natural peanut butter gives the best fudgy texture.
- Do not over bake. These brownies stay soft and dense.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
