Description
Decadent, chewy, and deeply chocolatey brownies with rich peanut butter flavor, naturally sweetened, flourless, and quick to make for a fudgy, satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, applesauce, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips if using.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Optionally drizzle with warm peanut butter before serving.
Notes
Cooling completely helps the brownies firm up and achieve the best fudgy texture.
Use maple syrup to keep the recipe vegan.
Do not overbake to maintain a gooey center.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
