Description
Fudgy and rich peanut butter chocolate chip brownies made with wholesome ingredients. These brownies are naturally sweetened, easily made gluten-free or dairy-free, and come together quickly with pantry staples for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/2 cup coconut sugar or regular brown sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup oat flour (or almond flour for grain-free option)
1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (or regular)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the peanut butter, applesauce, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the baking soda, salt, cocoa powder, and oat flour. Stir until fully combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, reserving a few for topping.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the reserved chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Swirl in raspberry jam for a PB&J twist.
Use almond butter instead of peanut butter for a different flavor.
Add chopped nuts for extra crunch.
Top with crushed candy canes for a festive version.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
Freeze individually for up to 2 months; reheat in microwave for 10 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
