Vegan Banana Brownies Recipe
The best super moist chocolate vegan banana brownies: melt-in-your-mouth fudgy & rich with a soft, tender crumb.
Super fudgy banana brownies with a soft, tender crumb and deep, deep chocolate flavor and a comforting banana taste. Thick squares of super moist chocolate banana brownies that are melt-in-your-mouth moist and rich.
Have I got your attention? Or at least, your mouth watering? 🙂
A few months ago, Erik and I got to thinking about how many banana recipes are on the blog… I mean, there are A LOT. See:
- Gluten Free Banana Oat Muffins (Vegan)
- Super Moist Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Vegan Banana Cookies with Peanut Butter (GF)
And you love them. And you always, always want more.
But one thing we didn’t have on Beaming Baker? Banana Brownies! I mean, what’s not to love? Chocolate: check! Bananas: check! Brownies: double check.
So why not create one that would make you forget all other vegan banana brownies recipes ever even existed? That’s what today’s banana brownie recipe is all about. It’s decadent, it’s rich, and it’s unbelievably delicious.
Plus, it’s vegan. Made with simple, whole ingredients. And it’s gluten free. What more could ya need?
You ready for the best vegan banana brownies ever? Let’s bake this!
Thick, super moist chocolate banana brownies that are melt-in-your-mouth moist and rich.
How to Make Vegan Banana Brownies
Preheat
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
Prep the Wet Ingredients
Peel, then mash bananas using a pastry cutter (I highly recommend this) or a fork (which will drive you crazy lol) in a large bowl. Add the rest of the wet ingredients: coconut oil, maple syrup, flax egg and vanilla. Whisk everything together until well mixed.
Sift the Dry Ingredients
Sift the dry ingredients together in a medium bowl: oat flour, cacao powder, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Combine
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk it all together until well incorporated. Fold in vegan chocolate chips.
Pour Batter
Pour your vegan banana brownie batter into the prepared pan. Smooth into an even layer and top with chocolate chips.
Bake, Cool and Enjoy
Bake for about 35 minutes. Cool banana brownies until completely cool for clean slicing. Slice and enjoy the best vegan banana brownies ever!
The Taste & Texture of these Banana Brownies
Texture: thick squares of super moist chocolate banana brownies. Melt-in-your-mouth moist and rich. Super fudgy, but still a little fluffy with a soft, tender crumb.
Taste: Deep, deep chocolate flavor that satisfies your chocolate cravings with a subtle, comforting banana taste.
Also be sure to check out my ultra fun-sized brownie bites for more chocolatey deliciousness. Or these sourdough brownies for a more indulgent treat.
Super fudgy banana brownies with a soft, tender crumb and deep, deep chocolate flavor and a comforting banana taste.
Ready to blow the banana peels off of all the other banana brownie recipes? Let’s do it! 😉 Thank you for stopping by and sharing in these wonderful kitchen adventures with me and your loved ones. ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Vegan Banana Brownies Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12–16 brownies 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
Vegan Banana Brownies: thick, super moist chocolate banana brownies. Melt-in-your-mouth fudgy and rich with a soft, tender crumb. The best banana brownie recipe! GF.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons mashed, very ripe bananas (about 3 medium bananas)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon golden ground flaxseed + 3 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 15 mins)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons gluten free oat flour – if using homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)*
- 1/2 cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup finely ground, blanched almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips or paleo chocolate chunks
Optional Topping
- 2–3 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips or paleo chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
- Peel bananas and add to a large mixing bowl. Using a sturdy whisk or fork, mash bananas until smooth. Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, flax egg and vanilla. Whisk until well incorporated.
- In a medium bowl, sift together oat flour, cacao powder, almond flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Whisk together until just incorporated, making sure no flour patches remain. Fold in vegan chocolate chips.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth batter into an even layer. Optionally, sprinkle with chocolate chips and lightly press down into batter.
- Bake 30-40 for minutes. Mine took 35 minutes. Cool in pan placed on a cooling rack for 1 hour. Pinch parchment paper & lift banana brownies + paper onto cooling rack to complete cooling, about 1-2 additional hours. Slice and enjoy.
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Notes
Where to Buy Ingredients: raw cacao powder | blanched almond flour | vegan chocolate chips or paleo chocolate chunks | golden ground flaxseed
A Note on Homemade Oat Flour: *If using homemade oat flour, make sure to blend the flour until very fine and sift the flour to remove coarse bits of oats that could create less than ideal results. Store until needed, then measure the amount required for the recipe.
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freezing Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 month. Allow to thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes, or pop in the microwave for 30 seconds or more.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
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These brownies are AMAZING!! My whole family loves them. They are everything a brownie should be! I made and brought these as our dessert to share at our family Christmas. We sprinkling crushed candy canes (from Yum Earth) on the top to have them more festive. Lots of family members, who aren’t diet restricted like us, loved them too. This is now our family go-to brownie recipe!
Ooh that sounds absolutely delicious! I’ve used those candy canes before, too, so nice choice. I’m truly so happy that the family has enjoyed the recipe! 😊
I have a vegan brownie mix with chia flour, rice flour, yucca starch and cacao. I am wondering if I can use the amount of this mix in place of the volume of oat almond cacao powder. Do you think that would be an ok sub?
Hmm… I’m not sure, Em. It’s hard to say what that mix of ingredients will do in this recipe. I’m sorry if that’s not too helpful. Let me know how it turns out if you do try it. Good luck!
Update, i tried it! I obviously can’t comment if it tastes the same as your recipe, but in terms of texture and flavor it was spot on! Will have to make yours as written and compare 🙂
Okay, that is AWESOME! I’m so glad it worked out, Em. 🙂 You’ll have to let me know if you try my recipe as-is. Enjoy!
Is there a GF, nut free flour substitute for the almond flour?
Hi Karrie! You can try using 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons oat flour to replace the almond flour. Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
These are SERIOUSLY good. Too good! Lol I used a regular egg. This is an amazing recipe 😄
Thank you! Too good–haha. I know exactly what you mean! Thanks for reporting back. 🙂 Happy eating, Rowan!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! so so soooo tasty.
Woohoo! That’s wonderful! ☺️
These vegan banana brownies are incredible!
Thanks Beti! 🙂
WOW! These vegan banana brownies are amaaazing!! My kids loved them!
Yeah!! I’m so happy to hear it, Katerina. Enjoy!
I have to bake this up today! I love this for breakfast today!
Haha that sounds amazing!
This is such an impressive vegan dessert! Everyone at my house loved it!
Woohoo! So happy to hear it!
Banana and chocolate are so good together! This snack will our new favorite for sure!
That’s so wonderful to hear Catalina!
I know for sure this vegan banana brownies would be a huge hit in my house!
Oh I know they will be! 🙂
These turned out so moist and flavorful; I love the combination of banana and chocolate; easily a new favorite treat!
Oh that’s just so wonderful to hear Sara!
Hi. These look amazing. Can I use a different oil or oil/applesauce combo to sub for coconut oil. I am allergic.
Thanks so much.
Jennifer
Hi Jennifer! I haven’t tried it myself, but I’ve had other readers use avocado oil or canola oil in my other brownie recipes with good results, while others have used vegan butter. If you try it with a different oil, let me know how it turns out! 🙂
Delicious! Moist! Chocolate-y goodness! (I subbed avocado oil instead of coconut oil.) I am not vegan but love these brownies!
Yes, yes and YES!! 🙂 I’m so happy that you loved them!! Thanks for adding your note about the avocado oil, I know other readers will benefit from your sub. 🙂
These look amazing!!! I think I’m going to make them! How many calories would you say it is per brownie?
Hello! Looks amazing. Can I use a real egg instead of the flax business if I don’t need them to be vegan?
Hi Andrew! I haven’t tried it myself, but I’ve had some readers do that in other recipes with good results. Let me know how it goes!
Can I use regular or white whole wheat flour instead of almond flour?
These brownies look so tasty and moist! Love the recipe!
I’m so happy to hear it Julia! They’re perfectly moist and oh so tasty. 😋
How delicious, I can’t believe these are vegan. I will make these again and again!
Woohoo! That’s seriously so wonderful Sue!
These Vegan Banana Brownies look wonderfully moist and delicious! I will be making them this weekend to take to an office gathering. I will let you know how they turned out!!!
Awesome! Can’t wait to hear back! 🙂
These look so delicious and yummy! I can’t wait to give these a try! So excited!
You know it Beth! I think you’re really gonna love them. 🙂
This recipe is a keeper. I love how moist and rich these vegan chocolate brownies look. I am definitely making them over the weekend.
Woohoo! That’s so wonderful to hear Rachna!