Banana Cocoa Powder Brownies – Easy Dessert Recipe In Just 20 Minutes!

These Banana Cocoa Powder brownies are extremely delicious, naturally sweetened, and a healthy dessert or snack idea you’ll quickly become obsessed with its uncomplicated process, 20 minutes, and just 4 simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! How cool is that my friend? Oh, did I mention these delectable Banana Cocoa Powder Brownies don’t require any refined sugar or even flour?! C’mon, can it get better?

Whenever you’re tight on budget, and time, and let’s be honest and realistic… don’t have much desire for preparing, these Banana Cocoa Powder Brownies are definitely going to make it to the top of your favorite desserts list! Who needs to add tons of refined, eminently toxic, and unhealthy sugars to satisfy our sweets cravings when we can get literally the same (and even better) flavor and taste using natural sweeteners which are much healthier sugar alternatives?

In case you’ve embarked on a journey of cutting out refined sugars as much as you can, but desperately craving something delectable, scrumptious, and luscious snack or dessert, you have to try these Banana Cocoa Powder Brownies – they won’t let you down!

What makes these brownies extremely attractive to make is that you don’t need to spend more than 20-25 minutes for the whole process, not even more than 4 or 5 ingredients, nor a lot of money, but you still get more than it seems!

You also don’t even need a mixer to make it or any other special equipment – just a large bowl, a plate, and a baking mold… if you hate dishwashing, the good news is you’ll only need to wash those 3 things and a spoon xD.

These brownies are already perfect without any additions, but in case you prefer an even richer taste, feel free to add some finely chopped nuts, grated dark chocolate, or some chopped fruits – like blueberries, raspberries, mango, or blackberries on top of it! I’m convinced they taste amazing whatever you add to them, enhancing the overall flavor and taste! Try… experiment a little with what you already have!

Why You’ll Love These Banana Cocoa Powder Brownies

• Require only 20-30 minutes – Who needs hours and hours of work for a cool, delectable dessert, when you just want to eatttt as soooonn as possible, (hahaha I know!!!)? On highly focused, and work-demanding days, when exhaustion reaches its highest point, you would rather buy some fast food sweets from the store, and not bother much. I get it, but please, don’t. Why would you when you can make these super healthy, and mouthwatering Banana Cocoa Powder Brownies in just 20 minutes? (PS – they look like you spend hours on perfecting them, but you just mixed ingredients in 5 minutes, pss don’t let your guests know xD)

• Insanely easy to make – These Banana Cocoa Powder Brownies are extremely easy to make, which is the best thing if you’re overly busy, exhausted, and just don’t have the time and willingness to spend 3 hours in the kitchen to satisfy your sugar cravings!

• Only 4 simple ingredients you already have – To prepare these brownies you’ll only need 4 main simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen –  4 main ingredients – 2 bananas, cacao powder, honey, eggs, plus salt, and baking powder as the usual, basic ones to enhance the flavor, and help the brownies rise.

• Healthy – Refined sugar-free; dairy-free; flour-free – Yeaa, Banana Cocoa Powder Brownies don’t require any refined sugars, the sweetness of ripe bananas, cacao powder, and raw honey should be totally enough to get the sweet taste. They also don’t contain any dairy or flour!

Ingredients You Need

• 2 ripe bananas – the ripper the banana, the sweeter brownies!

• Cacao powder – You can use raw, organic cacao powder, but keep in mind that using organic cacao powder may be bitter in taste, but higher in nutritional content, so it is a healthier option. However, cocoa powder will also work well, and give that seemingly excluded extra sweetness, if you choose to go with the sweetened option. When I’m using organic cacao powder, I tend to add more honey to balance the sweetness.

• 2 eggs

• Honey – Without the need for any additional artificial sweeteners, honey will naturally provide and enhance the sweetness of the brownies. Preferably use raw, unsweetened honey.

• Salt (preferably sea salt or Himalayan) – Salt helps to balance out the sweetness and enhances the flavor of the ingredients.

• Baking powder – This helps the brownies to increase their volume and lighten the texture.

How To Make

To make these Banana Cocoa Powder Brownies you don’t need any special equipment or complicated steps. You’ll be amazed at how insanely easy, and quick they are to make!

Start by pre-heating the oven at 400F (200°C) – or 250 °C if you want to bake your brownies even faster. I did it the first time, and they were ready in around 10-12 minutes. If you, however, bake at 200°C it should take approximately 20-25 minutes.

The next step is whisking 2 eggs in a medium bowl, and mashing 2 ripe bananas with a fork on a plate.

Add mashed bananas in a bowl with whisked eggs, and stir it all well.

Add 40 grams of cacao powder, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 2 – to 3 teaspoons of raw honey. Stir it all together well and evenly until there are no lumps.

In a traditional small round baking mold, covered with parchment paper, add the brownie mixture, or if you’re using cupcake pans or mini cake pans – using a spoon add the mixture in holes.

If you prefer, you can add some chopped dark chocolate as the topping – make sure it is medium-largely chopped, so it doesn’t penetrate into the brownie mixture.

Place it in the oven, and bake for 20-25 minutes at 400F (200°C)

Pro tip: In order to estimate if the brownie is baked well enough, use the old trick with a toothpick. Just place a wooden toothpick close to the middle of the brownie, and then check the rest of it. The brownie is done if a toothpick inserted into it comes out clean.

Alternatives, Tips, And Ideas

How To Ripen Bananas Quicker?

The best way to naturally ripen bananas is to leave them in a warm place – in front of a sunny window. Also, you can place them inside a brown paper bag and close it tightly for 1-3 days.  

Need Some Additional Taste And Decoration?

These Banana Cocoa Powder Brownies are in my opinion perfect as they already are, but if you prefer adding some extra ingredients for flavor and decoration, the excellent option is some ground or chopped nuts, grated dark chocolate, or even chopped fruits like blueberries, raspberries or blackberries on top of it. Make sure to add them after the brownie is baked.