Description
Rich, fudgy peanut butter brownies swirled with creamy vanilla cheesecake. These gluten-free treats are naturally sweetened and made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, maple syrup, and Greek yogurt—perfect for a feel-good indulgence.
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter (natural or regular)
1/4 cup applesauce or yogurt
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup oat flour (or almond flour)
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
6 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
3 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, applesauce, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, maple syrup, and oat flour. Stir until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- In a separate bowl, beat together cream cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Spread 3/4 of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture over the brownie base. Dollop remaining brownie batter on top.
- Use a knife or skewer to swirl the batters together for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25–28 minutes, or until center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing for clean layers.
Notes
Cool and chill the brownies before slicing to achieve clean layers.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for longer storage.
Dairy-free cream cheese and coconut yogurt can be used for a dairy-free version.
Natural or regular peanut butter both work—choose based on flavor preference.
Liquid sweeteners like honey or agave can replace maple syrup.
Chocolate chips are optional but add extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
