ObiDelicious Vegan Banana Brownies Recipe
In the past I shared with you recipes of regular vegan brownies but today I have something that you might not be aware exists; vegan banana brownies. Banana brownies are possibly one of the best brownies you’ll ever taste and that is for many reasons. At the end of this article and after recreating the recipe you’ll find out why.
Overripe bananas are the defining ingredient when making banana brownies, as their sweetness makes it possible to bake these brownies even without sugar if you want to. Cocoa powder gives the deep chocolate flavor, and your vegan milk would help bind everything together. The bananas also play the role eggs play in non-vegan brownies
I believe you’re here for the steps to make the vegan banana brownies not a description of the brownies, so I would just jump to the guided recipe itself.
Homemade Vegan Banana Brownie Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowls 1 large, 1 medium
- Fork or potato masher
- Whisk or spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan
- Parchment paper or nonstick spray
Ingredients
- 2 ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup)
- ½ cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ¼ cup neutral oil vegetable, sunflower, or melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup vegan milk almond, soy, or oat
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips optional but recommended
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
Instructions
Preheat and prepare the pan
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on the sides to make removing the brownies easier later. Lightly grease if not using parchment.
Mash the bananas
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas using a fork until mostly smooth. A few small lumps are fine and will add moisture and texture to the brownies.
Mix the wet ingredients
- Add your brown sugar, oil, vegan milk, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Whisk or stir well until the mixture looks glossy and evenly combined. This step helps dissolve the sugar and ensures even sweetness throughout the brownies.
Combine the dry ingredients
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Sifting helps prevent cocoa clumps and results in a smoother batter.
Make the batter
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Gently fold using a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the brownies dense rather than fudgy.
Add mix-ins
- Fold in the vegan chocolate chips and nuts (if using), distributing them evenly throughout the batter for consistent bites.
Bake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
Cool and serve
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes. This helps them firm up and develop their fudgy texture. Lift out, slice into squares, and enjoy.
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