4 Minute Brownies
Indulge in these decadent 4-minute microwave brownies that are both swift and wholesome! With just cocoa powder, ripe bananas, and a splash of vanilla, you can whip up a fudgy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth in no time. Perfect for a quick dessert or a late-night snack, these brownies are sure to become your new go-to!
Prep
5
min
Cook
4
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 apples
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tsp baking powder (5 ml)
- Chocolate chipsoptional
- 60gr cocoa powder (2.12 oz)
📦Other(1)
- Sweeteneroptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor.
- 2
Pour into a microwaveable container and cook at 900w for 4 minutes. If needed, add 1 more minute.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a microwave-safe ceramic or glass container with at least 2-inch walls because brownie batter expands 40-50% during microwave cooking and can overflow shallow dishes.equipment40-50% expansion
- ✓Let the brownie rest for 2-3 minutes after microwaving because residual heat continues cooking the center while surface moisture redistributes, preventing a soggy top.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Pulse ingredients in 3-second bursts rather than continuous processing to prevent over-mixing, which develops gluten and creates tough, chewy brownies instead of fudgy ones.technique3-second pulses
- ✓Check doneness at exactly 4 minutes by inserting a toothpick - it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter, because microwaves cook from inside out and overcooking happens rapidly.timing4 minutes
- ✓Use room temperature ingredients because cold ingredients create uneven heating patterns in microwaves, leading to hot spots that can burn while other areas remain undercooked.ingredient
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Prep
5
min
Cook
4
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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4 Minute Brownies
Indulge in these decadent 4-minute microwave brownies that are both swift and wholesome! With just cocoa powder, ripe bananas, and a splash of vanilla, you can whip up a fudgy treat that satisfies your sweet tooth in no time. Perfect for a quick dessert or a late-night snack, these brownies are sure to become your new go-to!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2 apples
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 2 egg
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tsp baking powder (5 ml)
- Chocolate chipsoptional
- 60gr cocoa powder (2.12 oz)
📦Other(1)
- Sweeteneroptional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor.
- 2
Pour into a microwaveable container and cook at 900w for 4 minutes. If needed, add 1 more minute.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use a microwave-safe ceramic or glass container with at least 2-inch walls because brownie batter expands 40-50% during microwave cooking and can overflow shallow dishes.equipment40-50% expansion
- ✓Let the brownie rest for 2-3 minutes after microwaving because residual heat continues cooking the center while surface moisture redistributes, preventing a soggy top.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Pulse ingredients in 3-second bursts rather than continuous processing to prevent over-mixing, which develops gluten and creates tough, chewy brownies instead of fudgy ones.technique3-second pulses
- ✓Check doneness at exactly 4 minutes by inserting a toothpick - it should come out with a few moist crumbs, not wet batter, because microwaves cook from inside out and overcooking happens rapidly.timing4 minutes
- ✓Use room temperature ingredients because cold ingredients create uneven heating patterns in microwaves, leading to hot spots that can burn while other areas remain undercooked.ingredient