Healthy Low-Calorie Fudgy Brownies – Guilt-Free and Indulgent
These low-calorie fudgy brownies are rich, chocolatey, and only 103 calories per slice. Made with bananas, nut butter, and sugar-free maple syrup, they’re the perfect healthy dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 8 brownies
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs (or egg whites for lower calories)
¼ cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
Pinch of salt
35 ml sugar-free maple syrup
1 teaspoon baking powder
Optional: sugar-free milk chocolate pieces or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line or lightly grease a small baking pan.
Mash bananas in a mixing bowl until smooth.
Add eggs (or egg whites) and mix well.
Stir in cocoa powder, nut butter, salt, and sugar-free maple syrup until fully combined.
Add baking powder and mix until evenly incorporated.
Fold in optional chocolate pieces, if using.
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 15–20 minutes, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool completely before slicing into 8 brownies.
Notes
Ripe bananas are key for sweetness and moisture.
Egg white swap: Use egg whites instead of whole eggs to reduce calories further.
Add-ins: Chopped nuts or a sprinkle of flaky sea salt work beautifully.
Cooling tip: Let brownies cool fully for clean, fudgy slices.
