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3 Comments Who doesn’t love a good brownie? These fudgy banana chocolate brownies are not only super easy to make—they’re also gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and totally paleo-friendly. Oh, and did I mention they’re delicious?
Why You’ll Want to Make These Brownies
- Fudgy & Satisfying – These brownies are rich, moist, and perfectly chocolatey—just like a brownie should be.
- Healthier Twist – No gluten or dairy here. They’re sweetened with ripe bananas, coconut sugar and made with whole ingredients.
- Vegan & Allergy-Friendly – Free from eggs, gluten, and lactose—making them great for a variety of dietary needs (or just anyone who loves a good brownie!).
- Ridiculously Easy – One bowl, minimal prep, and no fancy tools required. You’ll have these in the oven in minutes.
- Customizable – Add nuts, swap in extra chocolate, drizzle with peanut butter—this recipe is a great base for your brownie experiments.
A Brownie Everyone Can Love
Raise your hand if you’re a brownie fan! (Unless you’re in the rare “I don’t like chocolate” camp—in which case, this might not be your moment.) For everyone else: meet your new go-to treat.
These banana chocolate brownies are rich, moist, naturally sweetened, and free from common allergens. No flour, no butter, no eggs—and still all the brownie vibes.
Chia Magic & Vegan Friendly
The secret to holding it all together? Chia seeds! Once soaked, they work like a charm as a binder, making these brownies completely egg-free. If you also use vegan chocolate, you’ve got yourself a fully plant-based dessert.
I don’t usually bake vegan, but honestly? These blew me away. More vegan baking recipes you might like are the vegan Dutch rice tart, the vegan banana bread, this gluten-free apple pie or a vegan raspberry cheesecake. (which is technically a no-bake recipe, so doesn’t really count)
Just Mix & Bake
They’re ridiculously simple to whip up. Once the chia seeds are soaked, just mix everything together (except the chocolate and pecans—those go in last), pour into a tin, and bake. That’s it.
FAQ Chocolate Banana Brownies
Yes! As long as you use dairy-free (vegan) chocolate, these brownies are completely vegan—no eggs, no butter, no milk.
You can substitute chia seeds with ground flaxseeds. Use the same quantity and soak in water just like you would with chia.
The riper, the better! Spotty or overripe bananas will add more sweetness and moisture to the brownies.
Dark chocolate (70% or higher) works best, especially for a richer flavor. Make sure it’s dairy-free if you’re keeping the recipe vegan.
Chocolate Banana Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp chia seeds + 3 tbsp water
- 2 bananas ripe
- 170 gr almond paste = 1 jar
- 50 gr coconut blossom sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp aniseed
- 200 gr almond flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 100 gr dark chocolate chopped
- 60 gr pecans chopped, extra for on top
How to make the brownies
- Mix the chia with the water and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 180˚C/350˚F and line a square baking pan with baking paper.
- This cake is easiest to make if you put all the ingredients (except the chocolate and pecans) in the bowl of a food processor and whirl it smooth.
- Spoon it over into the baking tin and smooth out. Spread the extra pecans on top.
- Transfer to your baking tin and bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until firm and golden brown. Check with a wooden skewer in the center.
- Let cool completely before cutting.
- Serve with fresh banana if desired
Notes
Nutrition Information per portion:
Disclaimer:
The nutritional values above are calculated per portion. The details are based on standard nutritional tables and do not constitute a professional nutritional advice.
Simone, I love these vegan brownies. I certainly would feel better about my portion size with these healthy ingredients. I think the use of chia seeds is very clever. Thanks for sharing.
Velva
Thanks so much Velva!
Looking for delicious and easy brownies that are just a bit healthier? Look no further!