Banana and Peanut Butter Squares (Healthy Brownies Without Added Sugars)

If you’re looking for a healthy, delicious, and easy-to-make dessert, these banana and peanut butter squares are perfect! Soft, with the enveloping taste of banana and dark chocolate, and with a touch of peanut butter that makes them irresistible. Moreover, these light brownies are without added sugars, egg-free, gluten-free, and can also be made in a vegan version, ideal for a nutritious breakfast or a healthy snack.
They are super easy to make because you only need a plate and a fork to mix all the ingredients, then pour them into a pan and bake. Just a few minutes in the oven and they’re ready!
The preparation is very simple: mash the bananas and add the yogurt and peanut butter. Combine the oat flour, baking powder, and finally, the chocolate. Pour the mixture into a pan lined with baking paper and bake for 15 minutes at 356°F. Once cool, cut everything into squares.
Like the yogurt and strawberry squares, they are suitable for breakfast, snack, or at any other time of the day. In this article, you will find all the details to make them, tips for personalizing them, and tricks to achieve the perfect consistency. Ready? Let’s get to work!

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Banana and Peanut Butter Squares
  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very cheap
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Portions: 16 Pieces
  • Cooking methods: Oven
  • Cuisine: Wellness
  • Seasonality: All seasons

Ingredients for making Banana and Peanut Butter Squares (Healthy Brownies Without Added Sugars)

  • 2 bananas
  • 150 g soy yogurt
  • 70 g peanut butter
  • 100 g oat flour
  • Half packet gluten-free baking powder
  • 100 g 70% dark chocolate

Tools for making Banana and Peanut Butter Squares (Healthy Brownies Without Added Sugars)

  • Plate
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

How to make Banana and Peanut Butter Squares

  • Peel the bananas and mash them well with a fork until you get a smooth puree.

    Mash the bananas to obtain a puree
  • Add the yogurt and peanut butter, stirring well to combine the ingredients.

    Add the yogurt and peanut butter
  • Incorporate the flour and baking powder, mixing until you get a homogeneous dough.

    Incorporate flour and baking powder
  • Chop the dark chocolate into coarse pieces and add it to the mixture, stirring gently.

    Add the dark chocolate
  • Preheat the oven to 356°F (static).
    Pour the mixture into a mold lined with parchment paper and level the surface.
    Bake for 15 minutes: the dessert should be slightly soft inside. If you prefer a firmer texture, let them bake for another 5-10 minutes.

    Pour the mixture into the mold
  • Let them cool for 5 minutes before cutting into squares.
    Enjoy them warm for a melting texture, or cold for a firmer effect.

    Banana and Peanut Butter Squares

Storage, Tips and Variations

At room temperature: in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

In the fridge: up to 5 days, perfect to heat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.

In the freezer: they can be frozen already cut and stored for up to 3 months. Thaw them at room temperature or in the microwave for a few seconds.

You can replace peanut butter with almond or hazelnut butter to vary the taste.

You can use rice flour or a gluten-free mix for desserts instead of oat flour.

You can add whole or chopped nuts on top like walnuts, hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios.

You can also bake them in an air fryer for 15 minutes at 320°F.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

  • Can I replace the peanut butter?

    Yes, you can use almond butter, hazelnut butter, or even tahini for a different flavor.

  • Can I use another type of chocolate?

    Absolutely! If you want a sweeter version, you can use milk chocolate, but the 70% dark chocolate makes the dessert more balanced.

  • Can I add sweeteners?

    It’s not necessary thanks to the natural sweetness of the banana, but if you prefer, you can add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.

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