Brazilian brigadeiros were invented in 1945 to help elect politician Eduardo Gomes—this banana version uses zero cocoa.
Banana Brigadeiro
Indulge in a wholesome twist on the classic brigadeiro with our delightful Banana Brigadeiro! Made with sweet, ripe bananas and rich cocoa, this treat is not only a hit with little ones but also a nutritious snack option. Whip it up easily by mashing the bananas and blending them with cocoa for a creamy, chocolatey delight that’ll have everyone coming back for more!
Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons of water (30 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pan, place the mashed bananas, cocoa, and water and mix over medium heat until thickened (about 5 to 10 minutes).
- 2
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll into balls by hand and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook the banana mixture to exactly 220°F (soft ball stage) to achieve proper brigadeiro consistency - the mixture should coat a spoon and hold its shape when dropped.technique220°F
- ✓Use bananas at 75% ripeness (yellow with small brown spots) because they contain 20-25% sugar content and won't make the mixture too wet or mushy.ingredient20-25% sugar content
- ✓Stir constantly in figure-8 motions to prevent the natural sugars from caramelizing and creating bitter burnt spots on the pan bottom.technique
- ✓Chill the mixture for exactly 2-3 hours until it reaches 40°F internal temperature so it firms enough to roll without sticking to your hands.timing2-3 hours at 40°F
- ✓Wet your hands with cold water before rolling each ball because the residual moisture creates a barrier preventing the sticky mixture from adhering to your skin.technique
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Prep
15
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Brazilian brigadeiros were invented in 1945 to help elect politician Eduardo Gomes—this banana version uses zero cocoa.
Banana Brigadeiro
Indulge in a wholesome twist on the classic brigadeiro with our delightful Banana Brigadeiro! Made with sweet, ripe bananas and rich cocoa, this treat is not only a hit with little ones but also a nutritious snack option. Whip it up easily by mashing the bananas and blending them with cocoa for a creamy, chocolatey delight that’ll have everyone coming back for more!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 2 ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons of water (30 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 tablespoons of cocoa (30 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pan, place the mashed bananas, cocoa, and water and mix over medium heat until thickened (about 5 to 10 minutes).
- 2
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Roll into balls by hand and enjoy!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Cook the banana mixture to exactly 220°F (soft ball stage) to achieve proper brigadeiro consistency - the mixture should coat a spoon and hold its shape when dropped.technique220°F
- ✓Use bananas at 75% ripeness (yellow with small brown spots) because they contain 20-25% sugar content and won't make the mixture too wet or mushy.ingredient20-25% sugar content
- ✓Stir constantly in figure-8 motions to prevent the natural sugars from caramelizing and creating bitter burnt spots on the pan bottom.technique
- ✓Chill the mixture for exactly 2-3 hours until it reaches 40°F internal temperature so it firms enough to roll without sticking to your hands.timing2-3 hours at 40°F
- ✓Wet your hands with cold water before rolling each ball because the residual moisture creates a barrier preventing the sticky mixture from adhering to your skin.technique