Source: M.studio, AdobeStockLove sweets but trying to eat healthy? Then make homemade healthy brownies – a delicious and wholesome dessert that won't harm your figure. We're sharing 10 easy recipes in our selection!
1. Healthy Banana Brownies
Source: AdobeStockA classic healthy brownie recipe that every home cook should know.
You will need: 4 bananas, 4 eggs, 100 g cocoa powder, 10 g baking powder, 1 pinch of salt.
Instructions: Peel and slice the bananas, then add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the batter into a heatproof dish and bake for 40-50 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius. Check the brownies for doneness with a toothpick – it should come out clean, but slightly moist.
2. Healthy Dark Chocolate Brownies
Source: AdobeStockChoose chocolate with the highest possible cocoa percentage.
You will need: 2 bananas, 2 eggs, 40 g cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 50 g dark chocolate.
Instructions: Add all ingredients except the chocolate to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the resulting batter into a pan and bake for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate in a double boiler and drizzle it over the finished brownies.
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3. Healthy Honey Brownies
Source: AdobeStockIf desired, add a handful of chopped nuts to the batter.
You will need: 2 bananas, 2 eggs, 100 g cocoa powder, 50 g honey, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch of salt.
Instructions: Peel, slice, and mash the bananas. Mix all ingredients until smooth, pour the batter into a pan, and bake the brownies for 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Healthy Zucchini Brownies
Source: AdobeStockYou won't taste the zucchini at all – it just makes the finished brownies moister.
You will need: 200 g zucchini, 2 eggs, 100 ml regular or plant-based milk, 100 g whole wheat flour, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, sugar substitute, salt, vanilla.
Instructions: Grate the zucchini, let it sit for 5-7 minutes, and gently squeeze out excess liquid. Whisk the eggs, salt, sugar substitute, and vanilla to taste. Pour in the milk, then stir in the dry ingredients, and finally add the zucchini. Pour the batter into a pan and bake the brownies for about 30 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
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5. Healthy Oatmeal Flour Brownies in a Skillet
Source: AdobeStockThe obvious advantage is that you don't even need an oven for these brownies.
You will need: 150 ml milk, 2 eggs, 100 g sour cream, 100 g oat flour, 50 g cocoa powder, 10 g baking powder, sugar substitute.
Instructions: If you don't have oat flour, grind rolled oats. Whisk the eggs, sour cream, and milk, add the remaining ingredients, and mix until smooth. Heat an oiled skillet, pour in the batter, cover, and cook the brownies for 20-30 minutes over low heat. If desired, melt chocolate and drizzle it over the finished dessert.
6. Healthy Oatmeal Brownies with Cherries
Source: AdobeStockThis recipe will take a little more time to prepare, but the result will definitely delight you.
You will need: 2 eggs, 200 g Greek yogurt, 50 g rolled oats, 50 g oat bran, 2 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder, 300 g frozen cherries, sugar substitute, vanilla, salt.
Instructions: Whisk the eggs, sugar substitute, vanilla, salt, and Greek yogurt. Add the dry ingredients and mix, then finally fold in the frozen cherries into the batter. Pour the batter into a pan and bake the brownies for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
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7. Healthy Brownies in the Microwave
Source: AdobeStockAn express option for when you want something delicious right away!
You will need: 2 bananas, 2 eggs, 4 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Peel the bananas and blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour the batter into a suitable mold and cook the brownies for approximately 5-7 minutes in the microwave at maximum power.
8. Healthy Apple Brownies
Source: AdobeStockA good alternative if banana-based desserts have become tiresome.
You will need: 4 apples, 4 eggs, 4 tbsp vegetable oil, 4 tbsp cocoa powder, 1 handful of walnuts or other nuts to taste, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch of salt, ground cinnamon.
Instructions: Peel and slice the apples, then add all ingredients except the nuts to a blender. Blend the batter until smooth, pour it into a heatproof dish, and arrange the nuts on top. Bake the healthy brownies for 40-45 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
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9. Healthy Brownies with Rice Flour
Source: AdobeStockPairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee!
You will need: 1 banana, 3 tbsp milk, 1 egg, 2 tbsp rice flour, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 0.5 tsp baking powder, sugar substitute.
Instructions: Peel, slice, and mash the banana into a puree. Mix all ingredients until smooth, pour into a mold, and bake the brownies for 4-5 minutes in the microwave at maximum power or 40 minutes in the oven at 170 degrees Celsius.
10. Healthy Water-Based Brownies
Source: AdobeStockThe most diet-friendly brownie recipe with minimal ingredients.
You will need: 300 ml water, 2-3 eggs, 100 g cocoa powder, 10 g honey.
Instructions: Pour water over the cocoa powder and cook it in a double boiler. Add honey and, if desired, a sugar substitute. Separate the egg yolks from the whites, whisk the yolks and mix them with the cocoa. Separately whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the batter. Pour the batter into a heatproof dish and bake the brownies for about 8 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.