Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 ounces Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips (roughly 3/4 cup)
- 1 Tablespoon Dark Chocolate Cocoa Powder
- ⅓ cup Coconut Oil
- 1 Banana (mashed)
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ teaspoon Sea Salt (Flakes)
- 2 Eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup All-Purpose Flour
- Flaky Sea Salt (to sprinkle on top)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt Chocolate and Coconut Oil: Using a double boiler setup (a saucepan with a few inches of simmering water topped with a heatproof glass bowl), melt together the dairy-free chocolate chips and coconut oil until smooth.
- Add Cocoa Powder and Banana: Remove the bowl from heat and stir in the dark chocolate cocoa powder and mashed banana. Mix until the batter is as smooth as possible, accounting for small banana chunks.
- Combine Sugar, Salt, and Vanilla: Whisk in the granulated sugar, sea salt flakes, and vanilla extract until well incorporated into the chocolate mixture.
- Add Eggs: Whisk in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully combined before adding the next.
- Fold in Flour: Gently fold in the flour until just combined to avoid overmixing and keep the brownies tender.
- Transfer and Add Topping: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and evenly sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt.
- Bake the Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before slicing into 16 squares. Enjoy with a glass of almond milk for the best experience.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs help the batter mix more smoothly and contribute to even baking.
- Using parchment paper makes it easy to lift the brownies out of the pan for clean slicing.
- Do not overbake to maintain a fudgy and moist texture.
- The banana adds natural sweetness and moisture, replacing traditional butter.
- For an extra chocolatey brownie, use high-quality dark chocolate chips.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy Free