Description
These Peanut Butter Brownies with a Healthy Twist combine rich peanut butter and cocoa for a decadent treat that’s gluten-free and refined sugar-free. Made with natural peanut butter, almond flour, and sweetened with honey or pure maple syrup, they’re a guilt-free dessert perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings while keeping things nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup almond flour
Optional
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the natural peanut butter, melted coconut oil, and honey or maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated and the batter is uniform.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- Fold in Almond Flour: Gradually fold the almond flour into the batter until it thickens to a dense, brownie-like consistency.
- Add Chocolate Chips (Optional): Gently stir in dark chocolate chips, if using, for an extra burst of chocolate.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Transfer the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out smoothly. Bake for 18–22 minutes or until the center is set; a toothpick inserted should come out with moist crumbs.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares for serving.
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and use maple syrup instead of honey.
- Store the brownies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze them for longer storage.
- Add chopped nuts or swirl in extra peanut butter before baking to customize texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
