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.
Banana bread brownies
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 and:
4 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
4 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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How to Make Low Calorie Banana Bread Brownies
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Ready to make banana bread brownies
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.
Mashing the bananas, almond butter, oil, milk, sugar and salt
Step 4: Fold in the flour, oats and baking powder with a spatula, just until combined.
Folding in the flour, oats and baking powder
Step 5: Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and smooth into an even layer.
Pouring half the banana bread batter into prepared pan
Step 6: Fold the cocoa powder and chocolate chips into the remaining batter, just until combined.
Mixing in the cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips
Pour the chocolate mixture over the plain banana batter and gently smooth into an even layer.
Ready to bake the brownies
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.
Fresh baked banana bread brownies
Step 8: Allow pan to cool completely on wire rack before cutting into 16 squares.
Ready to cut the brownies
Step 9: Store any remaining brownies in an airtight container.
Homemade double chocolate banana bread brownies
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.
Banana bread cocoa brownies
Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these moist brownies plain or topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt.
Fresh cut banana bread brownies
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
Ingredients
- 3 medium very ripe bananas
- ¼ cup natural almond butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk beverage
- 1 tablespoon Truvia baking blend
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup white whole wheat flour
- ¼ cup quick cooking rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ 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.
Recipe Notes
Recipe source: Adapted from Giada De Laurentiis
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
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