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A close-up side view of a fudgy 3-Ingredient Banana Brownie, showing the dense texture and gooey melted chocolate chips inside.

3-Ingredient Banana Brownies (The Easiest Fudgy Treat!)

Discover the magic of these 3-Ingredient Banana Brownies! Incredibly fudgy, rich, and dense, this easy recipe uses ripe bananas, cocoa, and chocolate chips for a decadent dessert that's ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 9 brownies
Course: Desserts, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large very ripe bananas Heavily speckled with brown spots is best.
  • 1/2 cup (60g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips Divided.
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) melted coconut oil Or other neutral oil.
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 fresh yellow banana For garnish.
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder For dusting.

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
  2. In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until a smooth puree forms. Stir in the cocoa powder, melted oil, baking soda, and salt until a thick, glossy batter forms.
  3. Reserve a handful of chocolate chips. Fold the rest into the batter until just combined.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Sprinkle with reserved chocolate chips. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs attached.
  5. Let brownies cool completely in the pan. Lift out using the parchment sling, slice into squares, and garnish with fresh banana slices and a dusting of cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

Don't Overbake: For the fudgiest texture, pull the brownies from the oven when the center is still slightly soft.
Cool Completely: Allowing the brownies to cool fully is essential for clean slices and a dense, set texture.
Use Very Ripe Bananas: The sweetness and moisture from overripe, brown-spotted bananas are crucial for this recipe's success.