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Vegan Banana Brownies

Name: Vegan Banana Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup mashed banana (~3 bananas); 3/4 cup coconut sugar; 1/3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut); 1/4 cup plant-based milk; 1-2 tsp vanilla extract; 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 2/3 cup vegan chocolate chips

Published: May 18, 2020 · Modified: Oct 31, 2020 by Kaylie Grace · 29 Comments

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These vegan banana brownies are incredibly fudgy, moist, and so easy to make! It’s a healthy dessert recipe that’s made with one bowl and 8 simple ingredients. Put your overripe bananas to good use with this easy dessert, and add chocolate chips for puddles of melted chocolate in every bite!

three vegan banana brownies stacked on top of a white plate

Got a couple overripe bananas laying around? Instead of putting them to use with a typical loaf of vegan banana bread (which is delicious in its own right) try making brownies for a change!

You’ll get the sweet, moist, and cakey texture of banana bread plus a rich, chocolaty, and decadent flavor. Essentially, if banana bread and brownies had a baby, you’d get this dessert! It’s a great option to satisfy your sweet tooth in a healthier manner.

These vegan banana brownies are:

Fudgy, moist, and perfectly sweet
Oil-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and refined sugar-free
Easy to make & made with just one bowl
Versatile and easily adaptable
Naturally sweetened with bananas and coconut sugar

four vegan banana brownies on a white plate surrounded by a glass of almond milk, a bowl of almond butter, a bowl of cocoa powder, and a wooden fork

What ingredients are in vegan banana brownies?

Banana: Overripe bananas should have a yellow peel with brown specks all over it. Bananas are rich in vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, and manganese.
Nut butter: Almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter, tahini, or sunflower seed butter are all wonderful options.
Coconut sugar: Coconut sugar is used instead of refined sugar.
Cocoa powder: Cocoa powder provides the rich, chocolaty flavor.
All-purpose flour: I recommend sticking with all-purpose flour. I have not tried this recipe with gluten-free flour.
Flax eggs: “Flax eggs” are made from ground flaxseed + water. Ground flaxseed is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals.
Chocolate chips: Brownies aren’t complete without chocolate chips! Use vegan chocolate chips, mega chunks, or mini chips. Alternatively, you can chop up a chocolate bar and use that instead.

almond butter, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, flour, ground flax, and chocolate chips on a marble board

How to make easy and fudgy chocolate chip banana brownies

For the full ingredients list and step-by-step instructions, see the recipe card below.

This easy one-bowl dessert requires just a few steps! To start, create the flax eggs. Then, combine all wet ingredients in a large bowl.

Next, fold in the dry ingredients. Do not over-mix the batter; mix just until the ingredients combine. Toss in the chocolate chips.

a photo collage of the step by step process mixing the batter together

Transfer the brownie batter to a square baking pan. Bake for 40 minutes at 350F. After, allow the brownies to cool before slicing and devouring.

a sliced tray of vegan banana brownies with chocolate chips

Kaylie’s tips for perfecting this recipe

Use overripe bananas. Overripe bananas have a yellow peel with brown spots and specks all across it. They have a sweet flavor and moist texture that’s perfect for baked goods. Using underripe bananas will not provide the same result.

Use any nut or seed butter. I prefer almond butter, but you can replace it with peanut butter or cashew butter. If you have a nut allergy, sunflower seed butter and tahini are wonderful options.

Add toppings and mix-ins. Personally, I believe brownies aren’t complete without chocolate chips! Feel free to add any other mix-ins or toppings. Some great options include crushed walnuts, crushed pecans, pistachios, shredded coconut, and vegan butterscotch chips.

a hand holding a vegan banana brownie with chocolate chips

Cool before slicing. I know, the kitchen smells incredible and you’re ready to dig into the brownies. However, you should always let the brownies cool before slicing into them. After removing the brownies from the oven, I like to keep them inside the pan for at least 15 minutes while cooling. If you slice into them immediately, they will be too hot and crumble apart.

Make it a sundae! For an indulgent treat, try adding a scoop of your favorite vegan ice cream on top. You can go all out and add hot fudge, caramel, crushed nuts, whipped cream, and sprinkles.

Store in the refrigerator. I typically keep these chocolate chip banana brownies stored in the refrigerator inside an airtight container. To reheat, you can pop them in the microwave for just 15-20 seconds.

a hand holding a short stack of two vegan banana brownies

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