These paleo, GAPS diet-friendly No-Bake Banana Walnut Brownies are perfect for when you’re craving a treat, but it’s still too hot to turn on the oven!
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Brownies on the brain.
You probably couldn’t tell by my blog, Instagram account, or Facebook page, but rarely a day goes by when I don’t think about chocolate. I was being facetious. I’m sure you could tell.
And while that chocolate could take the form of a cookie, ice cream, or freezer fudge, usually it takes the form of a brownie. ‘Cause I’m a brownie-lover, friends.
Yep, I could eat brownies all day long. Brownies for breakfast (I actually do this regularly), for a snack, for dessert. And then in between, too.
Cocoa… or carob?
My brownies don’t always have to be chocolate, though. Every now and again I make them with carob powder instead of cocoa. Just to mix things up, and also because my hubby loves carob things.
Plus, if you didn’t know, carob is actually pretty healthy. Yep! Carob not only contains calcium, it also has antioxidants, and fiber. And even better, it’s caffeine-free and doesn’t have any oxalates! So if you’ve given up chocolate because you can’t handle caffeine, you can make these brownies with carob instead.
No-Bake Banana Walnut Brownies
Whether you use cocoa powder or carob for these No-Bake Banana Walnut Brownies, you’ll love them. And with bananas and walnuts, they’re the perfect food for breakfast! I’ve even added in a little protein boost with some grass-fed, kosher gelatin.
Just FYI, if you do go the carob route, it doesn’t work the best for the frosting. So if you can’t handle any caffeine or chocolate, I’d leave the frosting off. The brownies will still taste delicious!
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No-Bake Banana Walnut Brownies
Free from grain, gluten, eggs, dairy, and refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 small bananas
- 1/2 c. nut butter (almond or peanut work well)
- 1/2 c. honey
- 1/4 t. vanilla
- 3/4 c. coconut flour
- 1/2 c. carob or cocoa powder
- 1/4 c. cocoa powder (or more carob)
- 1 t. gelatin (I like to use Perfect Supplements)
- dash salt
- 1/2 c. chopped walnuts
Instructions
Mix well to form dough.
Press into parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking dish and refrigerate about 1/2 hour.
Frost.
Chocolate Frosting
Free from grain, gluten, eggs, dairy, and refined sugar.
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. cocoa powder
- 1 t. gelatin
- dash salt
- dash vanilla
- 1/4 c. coconut oil (melted)
- 2 T. honey
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Drizzle or spread over chilled brownies.
Here are some other delicious carob and brownie recipes you’ll love!
What a great idea for these hot months! Can’t wait to try these, Raia!
Thanks, Adrienne! I hope you get to enjoy them. 🙂
I just found your web site and I love your recipes and the Lord. I will be a big fan of your page for sure. I am highly allergic to MSG so I have to watch what I eat. Wendy
Thanks, Wendy! I hope you enjoy the recipes!
Looking so delicious! There is so much I can learn from you when it comes to making desserts 🙂 I can’t even believe there is no baking involved.
Haha! Thanks, Yang. 😉 Healthy desserts are my life-blood. That and pickles… 😉
Such a rich and decadent SIMPLE treat! I can’t wait to try these!
I hope you enjoy them, Renee!
Oh you just stop it. Always tempting me with the chocolate. Actually don’t stop.
Hahaha! Ok, I won’t stop. 😉
WITH the extra chocolate drizzled over the tops, yes please!!! Bring on the chocolate!
Haha!
I’m drooling over these brownies! I love that glaze on top. Seriously gorgeous!
Thank you!
You know I always get excited about your egg-free baked goods!! I love this one and the coconut flour base! Thank you!! Can’t wait to make!
I hope you enjoy them, Megan!
I can’t believe these are no bake, they look incredible. And that chocolate drizzle…dreams come true!
Thank you! 🙂
I am making these brownies. I need to get some gelatin and I’m all set!
They look absolutely decadent!
I hope you enjoy them, Carol! You can leave the gelatin out, if you don’t have any. It just adds a little nutrition, but it doesn’t affect the texture or anything. 🙂
Love all the flavor and color ! So awesome it’s no bake too !
Thank you!
I love how you added walnuts! Such a sweet little dessert, yum!
Thank you!
Do you think I could sub pumpkin or avocado for the banana? I totally want to make these, but I’m a banana-hater.
Hm… It’s totally worth a try! I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. I might try avocado since it doesn’t have as much water in it… Let me know if they work!
I love easy recipes that my kids can make themselves, especially with the added bonus of being healthier.
Yes! I love it, too!
Be still my heart! These look aboslutely amazing – and I actually have all the ingredients on hand. Off to the kitchen!! Thanks for the great recipe!
Haha! I hope you enjoy them!
Wow that fudgy frosting takes these right over the top! I also love they’re made with bananas!
Thanks!
The best brownies are with walnuts, aren’t they ?
Amen! Haha.
I love how easy and clean these are!! Another great recipe, Raia.
Thank you so much, Kiran!
Just sitting here drooling at these photos. These brownies have all the ingredients that I love! Can’t wait to try this one out.
Haha! I hope you enjoy them, Jean. 😉
I love my no bake treats and love chocolate so these are just perfect for me!
Thanks, Hope! I’m right there with you. You can’t get much better than no-bake chocolate stuff!