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April 29, 2025

These gluten-free fudgy banana brownies are a healthy way to satisfy chocolate cravings.

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Recipe

Healthy Chocolate Banana Brownies

Ingredients

Servings
0 allergens identified

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9-inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
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Whisk together the mashed bananas, applesauce, honey, stevia (if using), egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl until combined. Add the oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir with a rubber spatula until the mixture becomes a smooth batter. Fold in the chocolate chips (if using).
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Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
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Bake the brownies on middle rack of oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25-27 minutes.
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Check to see that brownies are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Allow brownies to cool to room temperature, then transfer to refrigerator to cool for at least 2 hours.
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Remove brownies from refrigerator, cut into squares, and serve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Banana Ripeness Matters 🍌
    Use overripe bananas with dark brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and deeper flavor in your brownies.
  • Moisture Magic 💧
    The unsweetened applesauce acts as a crucial fat replacer - make sure to measure precisely to maintain the perfect brownie texture.
  • Chocolate Chip Distribution 🍫
    Toss chocolate chips in a tablespoon of oat flour before adding to the batter to prevent them from sinking during baking.
  • Stevia Sweet Spot 🧪
    When using stevia, start with less than the recipe calls for and taste the batter, as it's much sweeter than traditional sweeteners.
  • Oat Flour Sifting Secret 🌾
    Sift the oat flour before measuring to eliminate clumps and ensure a smoother, more consistent brownie texture.

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