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.
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
- 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
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
Step 1. Combine the sugar, mashed banana, melted coconut oil, canola oil, non-dairy milk and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2. Whisk the wet ingredients really well. For about 1 minute.
Step 3. Whisk the cocoa powder into the wet ingredients.
Step 4. Then add the flour, baking powder and salt. Switch to a spatula and fold the dry ingredients into the batter.
Step 5. Add chocolate chips and fold to distribute them.
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
To store, place the brownies in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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.
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.
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Vegan Banana Brownies
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.
Rebekah
I accidentally added too much flour but it turned out really yummy 😋