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Ingredients (Makes 6-8 brownies): Ripe bananas : 2 (mashed) Peanut butter : ½ cup (unsweetened, natural is best) Unsweetened cocoa powder : ¼ cup Optional Add-Ins : Honey or maple syrup : 1–2 tablespoons (for added sweetness if bananas aren't very ripe) Vanilla extract : ½ teaspoon Dark chocolate chips or chopped nuts : 2–3 tablespoons Adjustments for a Rice Cooker : Grease the Inner Pot : Lightly grease the rice cooker’s inner pot with oil or butter to prevent sticking, or line it with parchment paper if possible. Temperature Control : Most rice cookers don’t have adjustable temperatures, so you'll rely on the "cook" and "warm" settings. Cooking Time : Expect a cooking time of 30–40 minutes , depending on your rice cooker. Instructions : 1. Prepare the Batter : Mash the bananas in a bowl. Add peanut butter and mix well. Stir in cocoa powder until fully combined. If using, add honey or maple syrup and any optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts. 2. Pr...

  Ingredients (Serves 4-6): Ripe bananas : 2 (mashed) Oats (rolled or quick oats) : 1 cup (ground into flour, or use as-is for texture) Whole wheat flour : ½ cup (optional, for structure) Eggs : 2 (or flaxseed substitute for vegan: 2 tablespoons flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water) Honey or maple syrup : ¼ cup Milk (low-fat or plant-based) : ½ cup Baking powder : 1 teaspoon Cinnamon powder : 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract : 1 teaspoon Chopped nuts or raisins : ¼ cup (optional, for texture and flavor) Instructions : 1. Prepare the Batter : In a large bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add eggs (or flaxseed mixture), honey/maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well. In another bowl, combine the oats, whole wheat flour (if using), baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully combined. Add nuts or raisins if desired. 2. Prepare the Rice Cooker : Lightly grease the inner pot of the rice cooker with oil or butter, or line it with parchm...

Ingredients : Ripe bananas : 2 large, mashed Whole wheat flour : 1½ cups Jaggery powder : ½ cup (adjust to taste) Baking powder : 1 teaspoon Baking soda : ½ teaspoon Milk : ½ cup (dairy or plant-based) Vegetable oil : ¼ cup (such as sunflower or canola oil) Vanilla extract : 1 teaspoon Salt : ¼ teaspoon Optional : ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder, ¼ cup chopped nuts or raisins Instructions : Prepare the Batter : In a large bowl, combine the mashed bananas, jaggery powder, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix until the jaggery dissolves and the mixture is smooth. In a separate bowl, sift together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon powder (if using). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, gently folding until just combined. Avoid overmixing to ensure a tender cake. If desired, fold in chopped nuts or raisins at this stage. Prepare the Rice Cooker : Lightly grease the inner pot of your rice cooker with oil or butter to prevent sticking. Pour the ...