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["Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Prepare a 9-inch x 9-inch square baking dish by spraying it with cooking spray or rubbing coconut oil around the sides and bottom so the brownies do not stick.", "In a large bowl, mash bananas with a fork until smooth. Add almond butter and mix until smooth. Add cocoa powder and optional cinnamon and blend until no visible cocoa powder is seen.", "Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing.", "Notes:", "1. If the almond butter is hard, heat it in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds or until it is softened before mixing with the banana.", "2. If you are making this for Whole30, please note that the Whole30 book reads this about mixing cocoa with fruit: ""However, we highly discourage mixing cacao (cocoa) with dates, figs, or other fruits to make chocolate-y confections during your program."" This is discouraged (not off limits) due to the fact that more sweets feeds more sugar cravings. The purpose of this recipe is, if you are on the program and feeling like you will falter and cave into a cookie or regular brownie, this is a great recipe to transition to keep the diet on track as you detox from sugar cravings."]
