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    Home » Recipes » Vegan Dessert Bars and Brownies

    Vegan Banana Brownies

    Published: Feb 16, 2024 · Modified: Jan 31, 2025 by Megan Calipari · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This Vegan Banana Brownies recipe is easy to make and yields fudgy brownies with big chocolate flavor! They are full of mashed banana, cocoa and plenty of chocolate chips. And this recipe is very simple so its perfect for beginners.

    Vegan Banana Chocolate Brownies on a cloth with a small bowl of chocolate chips and more brownies in the foreground.

    I love chocolate desserts. Whether its a batch of Dairy-Free Fudgy Brownies or a simple no bake treat like my Chocolate Covered Dates, I love them all!

    So, today I want to share my recipe for Vegan Banana Chocolate Brownies. These brownies are fudgy, full of mashed overripe banana and chocolate chips. And they are so easy to make!

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredient Notes
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Expert Recipe Tips
    • Looking for More Easy Vegan Dessert Recipes?
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    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • This recipes comes together super quickly and easily.
    • Its perfect for beginners!
    • Its a delicious way to use overripe bananas that isn't banana bread.
    • These vegan banana brownies are super chocolatey and delicious.
    • They are egg-free and dairy-free so anyone can enjoy them!

    Ingredient Notes

    Ingredients needed to make this recipe on a marble board.

    Overripe Bananas: Make sure the bananas are overripe! Just like bananas you would use for Vegan Banana Cake or Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls or Cinnamon Swirl Banana Bread. This recipe relies on the sweetness from the overripe bananas. If you use just regular old yellow bananas, these vegan banana brownies won't be sweet enough.

    Refined Coconut Oil: I use refined coconut oil which has no coconut flavor. You can use unrefined coconut oil, but the brownies will have a slight coconut flavor.

    Natural Cocoa Powder: I like Ghirardelli, but use whatever you have on hand. Just be sure not to use Dutch-processed cocoa!

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    Mashed banana, oil and sugar in a mixing bowl.

    Step 1. Combine the sugar, mashed banana, melted coconut oil, canola oil, non-dairy milk and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.

    Wet ingredients for vegan banana chocolate brownies mixed together in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2. Whisk the wet ingredients really well. For about 1 minute.

    Cocoa powder whisked into the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl.

    Step 3. Whisk the cocoa powder into the wet ingredients.

    Dry ingredients folded into the batter in a mixing bowl with a spatula toward the left.

    Step 4. Then add the flour, baking powder and salt. Switch to a spatula and fold the dry ingredients into the batter.

    Chocolate chips added into the vegan banana brownie batter in the mixing bowl with a spatula off to the left.

    Step 5. Add chocolate chips and fold to distribute them.

    Brownie batter in a parchment-lined baking pan, topped with banana slices and chocolate chips.

    Step 6. Scrape the vegan brownie batter into a pan, top it with banana slices and more chocolate chips and bake for about 30 minutes.

    Recipe FAQs

    How should I store these Vegan Banana Chocolate Brownies?

    To store, place the brownies in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    Can I freeze brownies?

    Yes! To freeze brownies, place them into an airtight container. If you need to have two layers of brownies, place a sheet of parchment between layers so they don't freeze together. Then store them in the freezer for up to 1 month.

    What can I substitute for egg in brownies?

    I like to use applesauce and also mashed banana instead of egg in brownies.

    Expert Recipe Tips

    In the first step, whisk the wet ingredients really well to dissolve the sugar.

    When you add the dry ingredients, switch to a spatula to gently fold them in. And take care not to over mix at this step!

    To easily cut the brownies, run a chefs knife under hot water, then wipe it dry with a kitchen towel. Repeat after each cut.

    A vegan banana brownie on a white cloth with more brownies on a wooden board in the background.

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    If you tried this Vegan Banana Chocolate Brownies recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. Thanks for visiting today!

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    Vegan Banana Brownies on a cake server with pieces of chocolate in the background.

    Vegan Banana Brownies

    Megan Calipari
    This Vegan Banana Brownies recipe is easy to make and yields fudgy brownies with big chocolate flavor! They are full of mashed banana, cocoa and plenty of chocolate chips.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16 Brownies
    Calories 132 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 8x8 Square Baking Pan
    • 1 Mixing Bowl
    • 1 Whisk
    • 1 Rubber Spatula
    • Measuring Cups and Spoons
    • Parchment Paper

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
    • 1 Cup Mashed Overripe Banana this is about 2 medium bananas
    • ¼ Cup Refined Coconut Oil, melted see note
    • 2 tablespoon Canola Oil
    • 2 tablespoon Non-Dairy Milk
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • ¾ Cup Natural Cocoa Powder see note
    • 1 ¼ Cups Flour
    • 1 ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
    • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt half this amount if using table salt
    • ½ Cup Chocolate Chips plus more for the top
    • ½ medium Banana, sliced into ⅛" slices optional- just for garnishing

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350* F. Prepare an 8x8 pan by greasing with coconut oil or pan spray and inserting a parchment paper sling for easy removal.
    • In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, mashed banana, melted coconut oil, canola oil, non-dairy milk and vanilla. Whisk well for about 1 minute.
      1 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Cup Mashed Overripe Banana, ¼ Cup Refined Coconut Oil, melted, 2 tablespoon Canola Oil, 2 tablespoon Non-Dairy Milk, 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • Add cocoa powder and whisk well once more.
      ¾ Cup Natural Cocoa Powder
    • Switch to a spatula for stirring, and add flour, salt and baking powder. Fold together until just combined.
      1 ¼ Cups Flour, 1 ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • Add chocolate chips and fold to distribute.
      ½ Cup Chocolate Chips
    • Scrape the batter into a prepared 8x8 pan and spread the batter out evenly. Top with banana slices if desired and a handful of chocolate chips.
      ½ medium Banana, sliced into ⅛" slices
    • Bake in a 350* oven for 29-31 minutes. The center of the brownie should feel set, but still soft to the touch.
    • Allow to cool completely before using the parchment sling to remove the brownies from the pan and cutting into 16 squares.

    Notes

    You can substitute unrefined coconut oil if desired, but the brownies will have a slight coconut flavor.
    Be sure to use natural cocoa powder, not Dutch processed.
    Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1BrownieCalories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 101mgPotassium: 143mgFiber: 3gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 9IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Rebekah

      April 18, 2024 at 5:20 am

      5 stars
      I accidentally added too much flour but it turned out really yummy 😋

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