Low Fat Banana Brownie
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these moist and fudgy Low Fat Banana Brownies, the perfect healthier dessert or snack option. This recipe swaps traditional butter and oil for nutrient-rich ripe bananas and unsweetened applesauce, resulting in a naturally sweet and moist batter. Enhanced with a touch of honey and vanilla, these brownies are packed with rich chocolate flavor thanks to unsweetened cocoa powder and a sprinkle of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Ready in under 40 minutes, they're quick to prepare with simple pantry ingredients and bake to perfection in just 25 minutes. Whether you're satisfying a sweet craving or looking for a low-fat dessert option, these banana brownies make a crowd-pleasing choice. Perfect for health-conscious bakers, they're equally delicious as a lunchbox treat or an after-dinner delight!
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Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup honey
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
Step 3
Add the unsweetened applesauce, vanilla extract, and honey to the mashed bananas and stir until well combined.
Step 4
In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the banana mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to ensure your brownies remain tender.
Step 6
Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips to distribute them evenly throughout the batter.
Step 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few crumbs attached.
Step 9
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Step 10
Serve these low-fat banana brownies as a delicious, healthier dessert option.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (713.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1298.9 |
| Total Fat 29.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1228.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 296.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 56.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 119.3g | |
| Protein 39.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 177.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 25.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3009.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories