🍫 Fudgy 3-Ingredient Brownies
These Fudgy 3-Ingredient Brownies are rich, chocolatey, and incredibly easy to make with just three simple ingredients!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 9 brownies
Ingredients
- 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup (250 g) creamy peanut butter (or almond butter)
- ½ cup (45 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix: In a bowl, combine the mashed bananas, peanut butter, and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Spread: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool: Let the brownies cool completely before slicing for the best fudgy texture.
Optional Add-Ins
- 🍫 Chocolate chips
- 🌰 Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 🧂 A pinch of sea salt
- ☕ 1 tsp instant espresso powder
- 🍦 Serve with vanilla ice cream
Storage
- Room Temperature: Up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Refrigerator: Up to 1 week.
- Freezer: Up to 3 months. Thaw before serving.
Tips
- Very ripe bananas provide the best sweetness and moisture.
- Use natural, unsweetened cocoa powder for a deep chocolate flavor.
- Don’t overbake—the brownies will continue to firm up as they cool, staying deliciously fudgy.