Banana Cocoa Brownies
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  • Number of Servings: 48
Ingredients
1 cup quick-cooking oats1 cup boiling water4 egg whites1-1/2 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup all-purpose flour1/4 cup baking cocoa1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a bowl, combine oats and boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites, bananas, sugars, oil and vanilla until blended.
Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture.
Stir in the oatmeal mixture.
Spread into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the centre comes out clean (do not overbake).
Cool on a wire rack.
Cut into bars.

Number of Servings: 48

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TSNY0803.
Servings Per Recipe: 48
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 50.8
  • Total Fat: 0.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 93.1 mg
  • Total Carbs: 10.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Protein: 0.9 g

Member Reviews
  • VOODOOHUNY
     I substituted Splenda for the white sugar and doubled the amount of cocoa, (based on others' feedback.) These brownies had a very interesting, almost bouncy, texture. The flavor was very good. The bananas' flavor definitely stood out and the cocoa was more of a subtle, supporting flavor. - 7/28/09
  • ALICE931
     I certainly agree with the comments about how it's not sweet or chocolatey enough. For me it was too spongy to qualify as a brownie but will make them agian perhaps leaving or adding much more chocolate. - 7/8/10
  • LASPORTCHICK
     I substituted unsweetened apple sauce for the oil, and regular oatmeal for the instant (because it was all I had in the house), and whole wheat flour for the all-purpose. These were absolutely delicious, and really healthy too! I'm definitely making these again. I bet they'd be amazing frozen. - 10/28/07
  • 1CRAZYDOG
     Delicious w/doubling the cocoa. Lovely dessert. - 3/31/20
  • ROSSYFLOSSY
     Tasty treat! - 9/3/19
  • MARIEBART
     Good way to use ripe bananas - 6/25/18
  • RICORORI
     My roommates, friends, and I didn't care for the texture -- especially not when they were expecting a "brownie". The consensus was "springy, chocolate-y oatmeal". The flavor was good (I followed others' suggestions for double chocolate), but I probably won't be making these again. - 5/17/12
  • PURPLOSCITY
     I made these into brownie bites, and i found that they didn't taste very sweet or chocolatey. they tasted heavily of oats and banana, and they tasted more like a muffin. It wasn't too bad, because i was taking them to a health food party so sweet food was not really expected. - 3/4/12
  • YORI1013
     These are amazing!! I added walnuts, increased the cocoa (as suggested) to about 1/3 cup, and I think I had less then the called-for amount of bananas (I didn't measure). They are soft without being gooey or under cooked (which I HATE!). Neither the chocolate or banana is too strong!! Spectacular!! - 9/22/11
  • LISAVANCAMP1
     I made these brownies they are really good I like banana bread so they are so good. Next time I make these I will try walnuts in the batter. They taste really good with ice cream - 8/26/11
  • PUNAWAIAU
     fantastic! - 6/13/10
  • RENEEANDFAMILY
     They were very good my kids liked them to very moist - 6/10/10
  • MKZACHARY1
     These were okay, but I probably won't make them again. The texture is a little spongy and for chocolate lovers, their really not that chocolatey. - 1/26/10
  • CRAFTEED
     Tasty! Minor changes made: old fashioned oats (same directions), 2 small bananas & 1/2 C. of the flour WW. I used the PAM flour baking spray & came out nice. I managed to cut 48 squares, but they are small (1.5"). Sprinkled walnuts on top. Yum! Oat texture is there but I like that. - 9/28/09
  • LEMONTWIST4
     Good if you like banana bread not if you want chocolate. They really are not sweet and don't taste chocolaty like a regular brownie. But they are very filling and I do love banana bread! - 7/25/09
  • 4MYPTS
     making it with gluten free all purpose flour and less banana's, I prefer the chocolate taste... great recipe - 5/28/09
  • ANGELA613
     Tastes good, but it's under done. Is there a way to recook it after it's cooled? - 4/30/08
  • ANDREA637
     Was very good, but has more banana flavor than chocolate, couldn't really taste the chocolate at all. Makes a lovely dessert, but I may not add the cocoa next time. - 4/30/08
  • SKINNYMINNIE123
     Soft, sweet, and chewy. The only hard part is stopping one just one. I made with whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose. - 4/29/08
  • MILLERSIMPSON
     I also substituted organic cinnamin applesauce for the oil and whole wheat flour. They were yummy! I think I would make them next time without the chocolate. - 4/13/08



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