FLOURLESS BANANA BROWNIES

Flourless with rich cocoa, bananas and macadamias make these a fun, tropical treat.

Once in a while, a sweet treat just feels like it might be worth it. And since I am endlessly trying to find some way to use up overripe bananas, brownies seemed like a good option. I was rememberingmy paleo banana pancakes recipe, and how the egg, almomd butter and banana combination didn’t need flour to yield a yummy, fluffy result. Almond butter gives the batter a healthy fat. Cocoa powder adds richness and macadamia nuts just seemed tropically apropos with bananas! The overripe bananas give it just enough sweetness, so there’s no added sugar.

It’s really important to mash the bananas to an almost puréed consistency, in order to blend with the ingredients without banana chunks. The more overripe and slimy, the better! If you give it a try, be sure to comment below and tag me in your social media post. I love seeing your results and hearing your feedback.

Yield: 16

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Flourless Banana Brownies

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 30 MinCooling Time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 40 M

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Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups ripe bananas, mashed to smooth consistency (about 2 to 3 bananas)
• 1/2 cup almond butter, (I prefer smooth unsalted) plus additional 2 Tablespoons for swirling on top
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (I prefer pink Himalayan)
• 1 cup dark, dairy-free chocolate chips, divided
• 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, or your preferred nuts, optional

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF and prepare an 8” X 8” baking dish with avocado oil spray and parchment paper at the bottom. (I prefer using avocado oil since it is anti-inflammatory and a healthy fat. You can also brush on avocado oil).
2. Combine the cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a sifter and sift to remove any lumps. Set aside.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or a mixing bowl with an electric hand mixer) combine the mashed bananas and almond butter. Mix on medium low speed until combined. Add the eggs, one at a time and blend.
4. On slow speed, add the dry ingredients. Mix well, then scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure no dry pockets remain.
5. Add half of the chocolate chips band the macadamia nuts. Blend until just combined.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Use the additional two Tablespoons of almond butter to dollop over the top and swirl with a small knife. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips over the top.
7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The sides should pull away from the pan, you can also test the center with a skewer or toothpick. It should have moist crumbs attached.
8. Allow to cool in the pan completely before cutting. Cut into quarters in one direction, turn the pan and cut into quarters in the opposite direction, to yield 16 2 inch squares. Store in the refrigerator, if any are left over!

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