Vegan Banana Brownies

The Vegan Banana Brownies are an amazing sweet dessert idea, especially for vegans. This does not require you much time for preparation; the total time is only 35 minutes. All the products are really simple and few. They are also completely plant-based, meaning vegans will not have any guilt of eating anything non-vegan. Steps for this recipe are also not difficult to follow. The Vegan Banana Brownies come out soft and sweet. The ripe bananas provide a nice taste and texture to these brownies. When the ripe bananas combine with the cocoa powder, the overall taste becomes amazing. Make this amazing recipe for events, occasions, parties, celebrations, birthdays, gatherings, tea time, or just a casual sweet dessert.

STATS:

• Course: Dessert
• Cooking duration: 25 minutes
• Total duration: 35 minutes
• Portion size: 1 brownie square
• Serving: 9 squares
• Diet: Vegan
• Preparation time: 10 minutes
• Caloric count: 150 kcal
• Cuisine: American

EQUIPMENT:

• Mixing bowl
• Oven
• Measuring spoons and cups
• Oil for greasing
• Whisk
• 8×8-inch baking pan
• Fork

INGREDIENTS:

• One-third cup cocoa powder (unsweetened)
• 2 medium & mashed ripe bananas
• 1/3 cup sugar
• One tsp baking powder
• Quarter cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Quarter tsp salt
• 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
• One cup all-purpose flour

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BANANAS:

• This fruit is the core ingredient in this dessert that provides the sweet taste. It can also work as an alternative to eggs. Moisture also comes along with its addition. Be sure to use ripe bananas so that you can mash them with no issue. Add pumpkin puree for another option.

SUGAR:

• Sugar can provide the sweet element in the brownies, and it can also help in making them brown. If you utilize the brown one, it will deepen the taste of the overall dessert. Whereas the white one will make the taste of the brownies lighter. Another option can be the use of maple syrup.

VEGETABLE OIL:

• This will help make the brownies soft. It will also help in avoiding the drying of the dessert. You can also try using vegan butter.

VANILLA EXTRACT:

• Rich taste of the dessert comes along with the use of vanilla extract. It can also make the overall taste of the brownies better than before. Vanilla essence can be an option for an alternative.

ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:

• We will need flour for the brownies to have a shape when they bake. Another idea is oat flour for you.

UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER:

• The unsweetened version of cocoa powder is a better option for this recipe. It will provide the classic chocolate flavor to the dessert. You can also use carob powder if the cocoa powder is absent.

BAKING POWDER:

• This is an important component in baking items so that they rise when they are baking in the oven. For an alternative, use a bit of vinegar + baking soda.

SALT:

• Adding salt will provide a good overall flavor to the brownies, and they will get a more maintained level of sweetness from its addition. If other products have salt in them, you can omit this ingredient.

VEGAN CHOCOLATE CHIPS:

• These vegan chocolate chips will enhance the chocolate taste in the brownies. For an alternative, you can use some vegan dark chocolate after chopping it up.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Warm your oven to 180°C.
2. Take the baking pan and place some oil in it to grease it up.
3. Then take a bowl to mash the bananas in it.
4. Include vanilla extract, oil, and sugar, and combine properly.
5. Include in the dry products except vegan chocolate chips.
6. Slowly mix the entire batter and finally include the vegan chocolate chips.
7. After combining the batter, place this mix inside the baking pan.
8. Baking time for this mix is only 25 minutes.
9. Cool down the dessert and then cut it up to have delicious brownies.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• You can have these brownies with some vegan ice cream.
• Pair this dessert with your tea time.
• To give a presentation on the dessert, spread some cocoa powder on top.
• Adding some banana slices over the brownies will complete the look.
• Take some vegan dark chocolate and melt it. Then spread some of it over the brownies for a fancier look.

TIPS:

• When the bananas are ripe, they give your dessert a good taste.
• Baking the brownies for too long will make them dry up easily.
• Cool down the dessert after baking and then slice to create clean pieces.
• Before the addition of cocoa powder inside the batter, try to sift it first for clean mixing.
• Be sure you cover them so that they maintain their moisture.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Use a sealed box to keep these brownies in the fridge for only 5 days.

FREEZER:

• You need to wrap separate pieces of brownies tightly, and then keep them for only 2 months.

FAQs:

Will the banana flavor become strong in these brownies?

• The taste of the chocolate will become more prominent than the banana.

Do these brownies have gluten?

• Yes, use gluten-free flour to remove it.

Can I lower the addition of sugar?

• If your bananas are ripe enough, then you can do it.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Total Fat: 6 grams

Sodium: 120 g

Potassium: 220 grams

Iron: 1.5 g

Calcium: 40 g

Vitamin A: 120 IU

Calories: 150 kcal

Total Carbs: 22 grams

Net Carbs: 18 g

Fiber: 4 grams

Protein: 3 g