Flourless Banana Brownies

Healthy post-workout brownies made with bananas, flaxseed, and cocoa powder, paleo-friendly and refined sugar-free

Annie, Healthy Food by Annie

Melt-in-your-mouth this Flourless Chocolate Banana Brownies, sweetened with bananas and coconut sugar. A quick and easy treat that’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and high in protein.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Course Dessert, Healthy Snacks & Treats

Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Paleo, Refined Sugar Free

Servings 8

Calories 160 kcal

Ingredients

2 Bananas
2 Eggs
½ cup Cocoa Powder
⅓ Organic Coconut Sugar, or your choice
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
2 tablespoons Flaxseed meal
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Topping (optional):

sugar-free Chocolate Chips

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 150°C (300°F) for a fan oven or 170°C for a conventional oven. Line a small loaf pan (20 x 10 cm or 8 x 4 inches) with parchment paper.
Blend Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, combine all the ingredients. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
Add Toppings (Optional):
For an extra touch of indulgence, sprinkle chocolate chips on top as soon as you take it out of the oven.
Cool:
Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes for a gooey brownie texture. For a more cake-like consistency, let it cool completely.
Slice and Enjoy!

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Notes

Nutrition Facts per Serving:

Nutrition per serving: 1 of 8 servings, Calories: 160 kcal, Protein: 4 g, Carbohydrate: 22 g, Net Carb: 17 g, Sugars: 11 g, Fat: 8 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Fiber: 5 g, Sodium: 245 mg

Nutrition Facts Notes:

✔️ Flourless chocolate banana loaf: This recipe is made without regular flour, using bananas, eggs, cocoa powder and flaxseed meal for a soft, rich texture.

✔️ Naturally gluten free: Since there is no wheat flour, this loaf is naturally gluten free when all ingredients, especially baking powder and chocolate chips, are certified gluten free.

✔️ Higher in fibre: Cocoa powder, flaxseed meal and bananas provide fibre, supporting digestion and helping this loaf feel more satisfying than a regular chocolate cake.

✔️ Antioxidant-rich cocoa: Cocoa powder contains natural plant compounds and antioxidants, giving this loaf a deep chocolate flavor with added nutritional value.

✔️ Source of omega-3 fats: Flaxseed meal provides plant-based omega-3 fatty acids, which support heart health and overall wellness.

✔️ Healthy fats from olive oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds moisture and provides mostly unsaturated fats, making this loaf softer without using butter.

✔️ Naturally sweetened with banana: Ripe bananas add natural sweetness, moisture and potassium, reducing the need for a large amount of added sugar.

✔️ Lower sugar option: Using coconut sugar instead of white sugar gives a caramel-like sweetness, and sugar-free chocolate chips can keep the topping lower in added sugar.

✔️ Protein from eggs: Eggs help bind the loaf and add protein, making each slice more balanced than a standard sweet snack.

✔️ No butter or refined flour: Compared to a traditional chocolate loaf cake, this version is lighter and made with simpler, more nutrient-dense ingredients.

✔️ Good snack or healthier dessert: With fibre, healthy fats, cocoa and natural banana sweetness, this loaf works well as a breakfast slice, afternoon snack or chocolate dessert.

Note: These values are approximate and actual values may vary based on the specific brands or type of ingredients used.