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    Home » Recipes

    Chocolate Banana Brownies

    Published: Dec 12, 2021 · Modified: Jul 4, 2022 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

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    You're going to love this recipe for Chocolate Banana Brownies! It's a super easy vegan recipe, that mixes up quickly with no faff, and always comes out fudgily delicious, thanks to the banana and loads of chocolate chips!

    I first made this recipe a few years ago as a Spiced Christmas Chocolate Banana Brownie, so I've also included the optional Christmas Spices for you. This recipe is too good to hide away just for Christmas though! Whichever way you choose to make this chocolate banana brownie recipe it's going to become a firm favourite!

    A tin chocolate banana brownies with a few squares taken out. this recipe

    This simple banana brownie recipe is pretty great year 'round, but I do love making with lots of spices for Christmas. But if you want a more summery recipe, that's still indulgent and uses up some bananas, you might want to try out my awesome Strawberry & White Chocolate Banana Bread. It's super simple to make and comes out perfectly every time!.

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    • 🍌Key Ingredients
    • 👩‍🍳How-To
    • 🍓 Variations and Substitutions
    • ❓FAQ
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🍌Key Ingredients

    • Bananas - just like with a banana bread, you can use up squishy bananas here! The banana binds the brownie, plus keeps it fudgily delicious.
    • Brown Sugar- brown sugar has a richer, fudgier texture than white. I like how it adds depth of flavour to the recipe, as well as adding to the excellent brownie-fudgy texture.
    • Good Quality Cocoa Powder- The cocoa element in this brownie is quite high (hello healthy polyphenols!) so choose a good quality one. I like organic Green and Blacks cocoa powder for cooking, but use your favourite.)
    • Dark Chocolate Chips- I use a whole 100g of vegan dark chocolate chips in this recipe. As they melt into the bake, they add a glorious chocolatey richness. Lots of dark chocolate is naturally vegan, just check the package to ensure that it doesn't have any added milk.
    • Optional Christmas Spices- Add cinnamon, mixed spice, ginger and nutmeg for a lovely Christmassy vibe. Or leave them out. Or you could just add cinnamon if you like!
    Close up of two chocolate banana brownies showing their fudgy insides.

    👩‍🍳How-To

    For the full Vegan Banana Chocolate Brownie recipe and all the instructions, please head to the recipe card below. Use these images as a helping hand for how the recipe should look as you cook along!.

    Two medium sized bananas in a bowl.
    Showing the banana very well mashed up.
    1. First choose two soft bananas.

    2. Roughly chop then mash the bananas until quite smooth and not lumpy.

    Measure out the dry ingredients and mix the dry ingredients up
    Add the banana, oil and vegan milk.

    3. Now measure the dry ingredients out (if you are using spices, add here) and mix to combine.

    4. Now add in the vegan milk, neutral oil and banana.

    The bowl with the chocolate chips in the banana brownie batter.
    Spread the batterout in a lined brownie tin. Bake for 25-30 minutes.

    5. Mix together the batter very well, then add the chocolate chips and fold in.

    6. Pour the banana brownie batter into a lined tin and bake.The brownies will take around half an hour in the oven. They are ready when you can poke a skewer in and it comes out clean (ish, there might be melted chocolate on it!)

    🍓 Variations and Substitutions

    My original recipe adds in lots of Christmas inspired spices to this simple recipe. But you can get creative with it;

    1. White Chocolate: Add white chocolate chips for a fun contrast to the rich chocolate batter.
    2. Nutty: Add your favourite nuts, up to 100 g of nuts will go well in the brownie batter.
    3. Gluten Free- choose gluten free flour. I haven't tested this out yet, so will update when I have.
    4. This recipe is already naturally vegan, egg and dairy free!

    ❓FAQ

    What kind of plant milk do you use in these brownies?

    I like to use oat or soya milk, but you can use your favourite.

    How long will these banana chocolate brownies store for?

    These brownies will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container, for up to a week in the fridge (due to their banana content) and up to 3 months in the freezer. If you freeze them, defrost, then pop in the oven for 5 minutes to warm them up!

    Can I use white sugar instead of brown sugar in this recipe?

    Yes you can, it will be a little less rich, but perfectly fine.

    Can you ice or frost these brownies?

    Of course you can! Use your favourite frosting, or why not try the ganache we use on our favourite chocolate cake.

    Two banana chocolate brownies in the foreground, with the rest of the pan in the background.

    If you like this Chocolate Banana Brownie recipe, you might want to try out our other brownie and Christmas recipes:

    • Raspberry, White Chocolate and Pecan Vegan Blondies
    • Granny's Famous Rum Balls made Vegan!
    • Trio of Vegan Christmas Chocolate Truffles, Orange, Vanilla & Pecan.

    If you love this recipe, please share this post with your friends on Pinterest or Facebook, or tag me on Insta! Don't forget to also please comment and star ⭐this recipe too!

    Love & Vegan Yummies,

    Louise xx (P.S. Follow me on Insta and Tik Tok!)

    📖 Recipe

    A pan of chocolate banana brownies with a few taken out of the pan.

    Chocolate Banana Brownies

    Louise-Claire Cayzer
    A yummy vegan brownie recipe, made with bananas and chocolate chips! Easy recipe that is very chocolatey and fudgy!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 16 pieces
    Calories 246 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking Tin 24 x 24 cm

    Ingredients Note:

    For accuracy, I measure all ingredients in metric as standard, then convert and test the recipe for American cup measurements etc.

    (Heads up Aussie and UK readers- your measurements in cups are sometimes different, so please use metric or check you have the correct cup and spoon type!!)

    Ingredients

    • 240 grams (2 cups) plain (all purpose) flour
    • 250 grams (2 cups) brown sugar
    • 75 grams (⅞ cup) unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 300 g (10 ½ oz) mashed ripe bananas (approx 2 medium bananas)
    • 150 ml (⅗ cups) unsweetened soy milk or oat milk
    • 120 ml (½ cups) sunflower or other unflavoured oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 100 grams (½ cups) dark vegan chocolate chips (or dark vegan chocolate chunks)

    Optional: Make these Christmassy with the addition of spices

    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon allspice

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 180°C/Gas Mark 4/350°F and line a brownie tin (approx 24cm x 24cm).
    • In a large bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, cocoa, spices (if using) baking powder & salt.
    • Mash the bananas well.
    • Stir the milk, oil, and vanilla until well-blended.
    • Add banana and other liquids to the flour mix and stir gently until combined.
    • Add the choc chips and fold through the batter.
    • Pour the (now delicious smelling) brownie batter into prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
    • (Make sure you don't overbake, or the brownie may not be as fudgy and squidgy).
    • Cut into squares & sprinkle some icing sugar over to serve.

    Notes

    This recipe stores well for at least a week. Just store in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 189mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 49IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword brownie, chocolate
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    My original photos from the first time I made these! Awww.

    Close up of Chocolate brownies on a plate with a cute Christmas decoration.
    Spiced Chocolate Brownies on a plate.

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    1. Claudia Lamascolo says

      April 28, 2022 at 1:37 pm

      5 stars
      These have to be a huge winner with banana especially since mine are always dry brownies I can see how moist that addition makes these, trying today

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    2. Gloria says

      April 28, 2022 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      I just said to hubby I have some bananas in the freezer. Now I know what I will do with them. The grandkids are coming over. They will be thrilled.

      Reply
    3. Toni says

      April 28, 2022 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      These brownies were really hard to resist! So good and I can't wait to make it again!

      Reply
    4. Natalie says

      April 28, 2022 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      I never used bananas in brownies. What a great idea. I bet these brownies are delicious. I'll bake them this weekend. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Alison says

      April 28, 2022 at 3:01 pm

      5 stars
      These brownies turned out super fudgy just the way I like them!

      Reply

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