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WW Recipe of the Day: Banana Bread Brownies
Having trouble deciding between banana bread or chocolate brownies?
Try this unique dessert that takes the best from both worlds. Naturally egg-free and dairy-free, these deliciously moist brownies marry chocolate chip brownie batter with low sugar banana bread batter to create an irresistible lightly sweet treat that’s perfect for dessert or the brunch table.
And you can easily make these brownies gluten-free by substituting your favorite gluten free flour (affiliate link) blend for the white whole wheat flour.
Did you know that the simple banana has a rather complicated past with WW? Read more about the history of bananas and Weight Watchers
How Many Calories and WW Points in these Banana Bread Brownies?
According to my calculations, each serving has 127 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
4 SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 PointsPlus (Old plan)
How to Make Low Calorie Banana Bread Brownies, Step-by-Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with coconut oil and line with parchment paper (used to lift the brownies from the pan). Set pan aside.
Step 3: In a medium mixing bowl, mash the bananas, almond butter, coconut oil, almond milk, sugar and salt with a fork until batter is mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
Step 4: Fold in the flour, oats and baking powder with a spatula, just until combined.
Step 5: Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer.
Step 6: Fold the cocoa powder and chocolate chips into the remaining batter, just until combined.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the plain banana batter and gently smooth into an even layer.
Step 7: Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until set and golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Allow pan to cool completely on wire rack before cutting into 16 squares.
Step 9: Store any remaining brownies in an airtight container.
Recipe Notes
Make these egg-free, dairy-free brownies gluten-free by substituting your favorite gluten free flour (affiliate link) blend for the white-wheat flour.
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these moist brownies plain or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Ways to Use Leftovers
- Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container.
- Make a banana brownie parfait by topping with a scoop of plain Greek yogurt, fresh berries and sprinkle of granola.
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Banana Bread Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 medium very ripe bananas
- 1/4 cup natural almond butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk beverage
- 1 tablespoon Truvia baking blend (affiliate link)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking pan with coconut oil and line with parchment paper (used to lift the brownies from the pan). Set pan aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, mash the bananas, almond butter, coconut oil, almond milk, sugar and salt with a fork until batter is mostly smooth with a few small lumps.
- Fold in the flour, oats, and baking powder with a spatula, just until combined.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer.
- Fold the cocoa powder and chocolate chips into the remaining batter, just until combined. Pour the chocolate mixture over the plain banana batter and gently smooth into even layer.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until set and golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Allow pan to cool completely on wire rack before cutting into 16 squares.
- Store any remaining brownies in an airtight container.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 4 SmartPoints (Green plan) 4 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 4 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 4 PointsPlus (Old plan) Make these egg-free, dairy-free brownies gluten-free by substituting your favorite gluten free flour blend for the white-wheat flour.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe source: Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis
