The Best Fudgy Banana Bread Brownies (Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free!)

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if banana bread and brownies had a baby, this would be it.

these fudgy banana bread brownies are rich, chocolatey, gooey in the center, and lightly sweet — the kind of treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without leaving you in a crazy sugar crash.

they’ve got that perfect brownie top, a dense fudgy center, and a subtle hint of banana that makes each bite even more addicting.

what makes these special is how they’re made.

instead of a ton of sugar and butter, we’re using ripe bananas for natural sweetness, just a little maple syrup and coconut sugar, and almond butter for richness.

the result is a brownie that feels indulgent but is made with wholesome, real ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

they’re also completely gluten-free and grain-free thanks to almond flour, and naturally dairy-free.

the recipe is easy to throw together.

just mash your bananas, whisk in eggs, maple syrup, and coconut sugar, then stir in melted dark chocolate and almond butter.

mix in the dry ingredients — almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and a pinch of sea salt — and pour it all into a pan.

bake until the edges are set but the center is still soft and gooey. once cooled, you’ll have thick, rich brownies that hold together perfectly but still melt in your mouth.

want to make them vegan? it’s super simple.

just swap the eggs for two flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water, let it sit for 10 minutes) and use dairy-free chocolate.

the texture stays fudgy and dense with no compromise.

you can totally dress these up too.

add chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch, swirl in peanut butter or tahini before baking, or sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.

they’re amazing warm with a scoop of ice cream, a drizzle of almond butter, or just straight from the fridge when you want a quick chocolate fix.

to store them, keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for 5–6 days.

they also freeze beautifully — just wrap them individually and stash them in the freezer for whenever a brownie craving hits.

these banana bread brownies are the perfect mix of cozy, chocolatey, and better-for-you.

they’re sweet enough to feel like decadent dessert but made with ingredients you can feel good about.

once you try them, you’ll want to keep a batch on hand at all times!

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