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Healthy Chocolate Banana Brownies – No Sugar, No Flour

Healthy Banana Brownies

These wholesome brownies are made with naturally sweet bananas and fiber-rich oats for a guilt-free dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth without refined sugar or flour.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 165
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 2 pieces ripe bananas approximately 200g/7 oz
  • 2 tablespoons raisins approximately 20g/0.7 oz
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder approximately 15g/0.5 oz
  • 2 pieces large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder approximately 5g/0.17 oz
  • 1 cup oat flakes approximately 90g/3.2 oz
  • 5 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream approximately 75g/2.6 oz
  • 1 piece apple, grated approximately 120g/4.2 oz
  • 1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds approximately 10g/0.35 oz
  • 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts approximately 20g/0.7 oz
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon approximately 3g/0.1 oz
  • Pinch of salt
  • Olive oil for greasing
For the Topping
  • 80 g sugar-free dark chocolate approximately 2.8 oz
  • 3 tablespoons hot milk approximately 45ml/1.5 fl oz
  • Additional chopped walnuts for decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place raisins in a small bowl and cover with hot water. Let soak for 10 minutes to plump them up, then drain.
  2. In a dry pan over medium heat, toast the oat flakes until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently. Let cool slightly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas thoroughly until smooth with minimal lumps.
  4. Add eggs to the mashed bananas and whisk well. Stir in the yogurt or sour cream until fully combined.
  5. Sift in the cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well incorporated.
  6. Gently fold in the toasted oats, grated apple, drained raisins, pumpkin seeds, and chopped walnuts until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  7. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a square baking dish (approximately 8×8 inches) with a little olive oil.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
  2. Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before adding the topping.
Topping
  1. Break the sugar-free dark chocolate into pieces and place in a bowl. Pour hot milk over the chocolate and let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth and glossy.
  2. Pour the chocolate mixture over the warm brownies, spreading evenly. Sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

These brownies achieve their moist, fudgy texture through the natural moisture from bananas and apples. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a healthier dessert option that won’t spike your blood sugar levels.