Chocolate Banana Brownies

Step 1

Preheat oven: Preheat fan oven to 160 degrees C / 320 degrees F. Line a 20cm square baking tin with baking/parchment paper on base and sides, using a little spray oil to help it stick.

Step 2

Prep Bananas: Peal the bananas and break into chunks. Add to a bowl, and mash with a fork until smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Prep Dates: Break each of the dates into two pieces, add to a large bowl. Cover with hot tap water and soak for 5 minutes. Drain water off completely, and squeeze the water out of the dates. Use a fork to mash dates to create a paste.

Step 4

Add All the ingredients: In a large bowl, add the almond meal, cocoa powder, oil, syrup, vanilla extract, mashed banana and date paste. Mix together with a spoon until well combined. Spoon out the mixture into the lined baking tin, smoothing out the top

Step 5

Bake: Bake for 30 minutes at 160 degrees C / 320 degrees F. Once cooked, it should be just firm around the edges. Remove from oven and let brownies rest in the tin until cooled.

Step 6

Slice: Life Brownie out of tin and onto a large cutting board. Cut into 9 squares using a sharp knife. Keep brownies in an air tight container in the fridge for 5 days.