Vegan Banana Brownies (Gluten-free and Healthy)

Close up on the top piece of a pile of vegan banana brownies to show the gooey texture.

5 from 4 votes

Vegan Banana Brownies (Gluten-free and Healthy)

These ultra gooey and decadent vegan banana brownies are a must-try! Made without added oil and using oat flour, they are healthier and completely dairy-free, gluten-free and vegan. Perfect good-for-you dessert or snacking and healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast!

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownies, Chocolate, dessert, healthy, snack, Vegan

Servings: squares

Calories: 115kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

1 cup mashed ripe banana plus a few extra slices for topping
½ cup maple syrup
2 tbsp almond butter
¼ cup plant-based milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup oat flour
½ cup raw cacao powder cocoa powder works too
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup vegan chocolate chips plus more for topping, I love the mega chunks from Enjoy Life

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 350ºF and line a 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, baking powder, cacao powder and salt.
In a medium bowl, combine the mashed bananas, maple syrup, plant milk, almond butter and vanilla extract. Whisk well so there are no clumps anymore.
Pour the wet mixture over the bowl with the dry and stir until combined. Then, fold in the chocolate chips.
Pour the batter in the prepared baking dish and smooth the surface using the back of a spoon or a spatula (you will have to press the batter up to the corners). Garnish with more sliced bananas and chocolate chips, if desired.
Bake for 35 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. For extra gooey brownies, then check for doneness after 30-32 minutes.
Let the brownies cool down before slicing in squares. Enjoy!

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Notes

Store the brownies at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Then, slice in squares and keep in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Can also be frozen.
Once chilled, you can heat them up for a few seconds in the microwave to turn them softer and melt the chocolate.
Feel-free to add some chopped walnuts or almonds to the batter. Before baking, you can also garnish the top of the brownies with peanut butter or fruit jam (make a swirl within the batter), chopped nuts, shredded coconut, vegan white chocolate chips, sliced strawberries, etc.
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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