Description
Indulge in these Peanut Butter Brownies with a Healthy Twist for a guilt-free dessert option that doesn’t compromise on flavor. These fudgy brownies are gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with wholesome ingredients like natural peanut butter and almond flour.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (no added sugar)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted and slightly cooled
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until fully incorporated. Fold in dark chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 20–24 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use flax eggs and maple syrup.
- These brownies are naturally gluten-free and lower in refined sugar.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days for best texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
