These healthy chocolate brownies are dairy free and gluten free, are packed with protein and are low in sugar. This makes them a healthier treat and a great snack for the lunchboxes. Oh, and they only take a few minutes to whip up!
What's not to love about these brownies?
When my daughter was a toddler, she was pretty picky about food. I had to get creative with ways to pack protein and other goodies into her diet. That’s how the recipe for these brownies came about.
They are insanely delicious and hide the flavour (and texture!) of the banana, almonds and eggs so well that she genuinely thinks she is eating these brownies. Which just goes to show how tasty they are. And the texture of these are also incredibly moist by the way.
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Ingredients
Only five simple ingredients are needed to make these!
- Bananas- these are used for added sweetness and as a binder to hold everything together.
- Eggs - for added protein and also as a binder
- Sugar - for sweetness and to help create a moist texture
- Cocoa - natural or dutch cocoa powder can be used for this recipe.
- Ground almonds - store bought or grind your own 1:1 ratio
How to make:
These brownies couldn't be easier to make!
- Combine the banana, eggs and sugar together and mix well
- Fold in the cocoa and ground almonds
- Pour batter into prepared baking tin and bake for 20 minutes
Variations
- Crunchy - add chopped nuts for extra protein and a crunchy texture
- Chocolate - add chocolate chips for extra decadence
- Coffee - coffee has a way of bringing out the flavour or chocolate. Add 1 teaspoon to the batter in the first step.
Equipment
I like to bake this in a 20x20cm baking pan. If you don't have this exact size tin, check out this post on how to bake these brownies in another tin size.
Storage
Store in an airtight container for two days or in the fridge for 1 week. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
Top Tip
Mash the banana as well as you can to avoid lumps of banana in the brownies. An immersion stick blender does a great job.
FAQ
This is most likely caused by over-baking or having the oven on too hot. When ready to serve, simply warm them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds and serve with yoghurt or ice cream.
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Healthy Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas mashed
- 3 eggs
- 60 g (¼ cup) white sugar
- 50 g (⅓ cup) cocoa
- 60 g (½ cup) ground almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170C (340F) and line a 20cm x 20cm baking tin with baking paper.
- Mix together the banana, eggs and sugar until well combined.
- Fold in the cocoa and ground almonds.
- Pour batter into prepare baking tin and bake for 20 minutes.
