Healthy 3-Ingredient Brownies

A stack of three chocolate brownies sits on top of a larger array of brownies, all cut into squares. The brownies have a rich, dense texture and a dark chocolate color. The background is out of focus, emphasizing the dessert.
4.50 from 99 votes

These 3-ingredient brownies are not just healthy but also very easy to make. Even of you are not an experienced baker, you will master this recipe. They are light, chocolaty and very delicious. No processed sugar, no flour, no eggs.

A stack of three chocolate brownies sits on top of a larger array of brownies, all cut into squares. The brownies have a rich, dense texture and a dark chocolate color. The background is out of focus, emphasizing the dessert.

Healthy 3-Ingredient Brownies

4.50 from 99 votes
Prep Time 40 minutes
WORK TIME 10 minutes
DIFFICULTY Easy
Cuisine World
Servings 16 yields

Ingredients
 

  • 4 Ripe bananas
  • â…“ cup 40g tablespoons Cocoa powder
  • â…” cup 167g Peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • DIRECTIONS
    1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line the bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, letting the paper hang over two sides. Set aside.
    2. In a food processor, place bananas and process until smooth (you also can make this without a food processor by mashing banana with a potato masher). When smooth add cocoa powder, peanut butter and blend until smooth. At this stage you also can add sweetener.
    3. Pour the batter into prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes.
    4. Allow to cool slightly and cut into squares.

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14 Comments

  1. Teresa Scuteri says:

    Can we use hazelnut butter instead of peanut butter?

    June 18, 2023
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Yes, you can.

      June 20, 2023
  2. What if you dont have a food processor. Can you use a stand mixer?

    June 21, 2023
  3. Barbara Bernheim says:

    Any nutritional information?

    June 24, 2023
  4. Could you use protein powder in place of cocoa powder?

    June 29, 2023
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Never tried it. I guess you can, You should try it and tell us how it came out 🙂

      July 9, 2023
  5. Er det almindeligt varme i ovnen eller varmluft man skal bruge?

    June 30, 2023
  6. These look amazing! What sweetener would you use and how much? Thank you.

    January 6, 2024
    1. The Cooking Foodie says:

      Sugar, maple syrup, stevia, agave.
      How much? It depends on you. in my taste 2-3 tablespoons is enough.

      January 7, 2024
    2. The bananas takes the place of sugar

      January 14, 2024
  7. What type of peanut butter do you use? Creamy or natural? Does it make a difference? Do you just add it as is or a little heated?
    Thanks.

    January 10, 2024
  8. If I make a double batch, then how long to cook?

    February 6, 2024
  9. Hi mines in the oven for over 45 mins and it’s still wet. Getting nervous her

    February 25, 2024
  10. I made double batch and freeze half for later. Delicious.

    June 10, 2024
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