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This recipe is a win win - half banana bread, half brownie, no dairy, no gluten, and barely any sugar. These banana bread brownies are just as tasty for dessert as they are for a midday snack... and with oats, bananas, almond flour and almond butter, they're even virtuous enough... giadzy.com

Banana Bread Brownies

Serves 8 to 10

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil an 8×8 inch pan with coconut oil and line with one strip of parchment paper. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash together the bananas, almond butter, coconut oil, almond milk, sugar and salt until almost smooth and just a few lumps remain. Add the oat flour, almond flour, rolled oats and baking powder. Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet until combined. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. To the remaining batter add the cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Pour the chocolate mixture on top of the plain batter and spread gently. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until just set. Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve.

Banana Bread Brownies

By: Giada De Laurentiis

This recipe is a win win – half banana bread, half brownie, no dairy, no gluten, and barely any sugar. These banana bread brownies are just as tasty for dessert as they are for a midday snack… and with oats, bananas, almond flour and almond butter, they’re even virtuous enough to eat for breakfast! Plus, I think these are even better the next day, or after hanging out in the fridge (covered!) for a few days.

In the mood for something more traditional? Try Giada’s Blueberry Banana Bread or her Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread.

banana bread brownies

Banana Bread Brownies

Serves:
16 Squares
Cooking Level: Beginner
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Inactive Time
Total Time
55 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 bananas very ripe
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 3 tablespoon coconut oil melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil an 8x8 inch pan with coconut oil and line with one strip of parchment paper. Set aside. 
  • In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash together the bananas, almond butter, coconut oil, almond milk, sugar and salt until almost smooth and just a few lumps remain. Add the almond flour, rolled oats and baking powder. Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet until combined. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. To the remaining batter add the cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Pour the chocolate mixture on top of the plain batter and spread gently. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until just set. Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
Banana Bread Brownies

Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

This recipe is a win win – half banana bread, half brownie, no dairy, no gluten, and barely any sugar. These banana bread brownies are just as tasty for dessert as they are for a midday snack… and with oats, bananas, almond flour and almond butter, they’re even virtuous enough to eat for breakfast! Plus, I think these are even better the next day, or after hanging out in the fridge (covered!) for a few days.

In the mood for something more traditional? Try Giada’s Blueberry Banana Bread or her Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Bread.

banana bread brownies

Banana Bread Brownies

Serves:
16 Squares
Cooking Level: Beginner
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
45 minutes
Inactive Time
Total Time
55 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

  • 3 bananas very ripe
  • 1/4 cup almond butter
  • 3 tablespoon coconut oil melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/4 cup quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate chips

INSTRUCTIONS:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Oil an 8x8 inch pan with coconut oil and line with one strip of parchment paper. Set aside. 
  • In a medium bowl, use a fork to mash together the bananas, almond butter, coconut oil, almond milk, sugar and salt until almost smooth and just a few lumps remain. Add the almond flour, rolled oats and baking powder. Using a rubber spatula, fold the dry ingredients into the wet until combined. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. To the remaining batter add the cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Pour the chocolate mixture on top of the plain batter and spread gently. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes or until just set. Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve.

NUTRITION:

Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @WPRecipeMaker or tag #wprecipemaker!
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Article by Giada De Laurentiis

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