This flourless brownie is a dream for anyone looking for a gluten-free, refined sugar-free dessert that’s quick and easy to make. With just 5 ingredients and one bowl, it’s the perfect treat when you’re craving something rich, chocolatey, and healthy.
What makes it so special? The ripe bananas create natural sweetness, while almond butter adds richness, making this brownie super satisfying. With the cacao powder and eggs, you get that decadent chocolate flavour, and it’s all done in less than 20 minutes!
Simply mash the bananas, mix in the remaining ingredients, bake, and let it cool. Enjoy this healthy, guilt-free dessert that’s as simple as it gets!
Tips
- Ripe bananas: Use very ripe bananas with brown spots for natural sweetness and best flavour, this is key. Ripe bananas are the best alternative to refined sugar, in my opinion, as you not only add natural sweetness but also fibre, which are great for your digestion. If you are not using ripe bananas the brownie won’t turn out very sweet and you might need to add additional sweetener.
- Almond butter: Stir your almond butter well before measuring to avoid oily or dry results.
- Don’t overbake: Check your brownies at 14 minutes — they should be slightly soft in the middle for the perfect fudgy texture.
- Baking tin size: I use a small square tin (about 20x20cm) to get thick brownies. Adjust your baking time if using a different size.
Swaps
Almond butter: Use peanut butter or cashew butter for a different nutty flavour.
Cacao powder: For a less chocolaty flavour you could try to swap with peanut butter powder, for a nuttier taste. I haven’t tested this option myself so I can’t guarantee the result.
Maple syrup: Honey or agave nectar work well as natural sweeteners.
Egg: Use a flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water) for a vegan option.
Medjool dates: Regular dates soaked in warm water for 10 minutes can be used instead.
Storage
Fridge: Store brownies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. They keep well and stay moist.
Freezer: Wrap individual squares in cling film and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature before eating.
More Chocolate Lovers Recipes
- Healthy Double Chocolate Muffins
- 5-Ingredient Healthy Brownie Truffles
- No Bake Double Chocolate Brownie
- Healthier Homemade “Kisses”
5 Ingredients Flourless Brownie
Ingredients
- 3 bananas
- 2 eggs
- 130 g almond butter
- 50 g cacao powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- To a bowl add the bananas and mash them well with a fork.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix.
- Pour the batter into a baking tin, with baking paper in it, and bake for 14-16 mins 180C.
- Once it is ready remove from the tin and let it cool down completely on a baking rack.