Description
These Healthy Breakfast Brownies are naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and maple syrup, offering a soft, satisfying, and wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or a quick snack. Made with almond butter, oat flour, and cocoa powder, they are gluten-free and refined sugar-free, providing a nutritious option without compromising flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large)
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup oat flour (or finely ground oats)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-ins
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons chopped nuts or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8×8-inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper or lightly greasing it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed ripe bananas, creamy almond butter, maple syrup, egg, and vanilla extract until you achieve a smooth mixture.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Add the unsweetened cocoa powder, oat flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Incorporate Optional Mix-ins: Fold in the dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate along with the chopped nuts or seeds if you are using them, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer to Pan and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean, allowing for a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for best texture before slicing into 9 squares. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
- These brownies are naturally sweetened with bananas and maple syrup, making them a healthier alternative to traditional brownies.
- For a vegan version, substitute the egg with a flax egg and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- You can freeze the brownies individually for convenient grab-and-go breakfasts or snacks.
