4.8 from 51 votes
Peanut Butter Brownies
Peanut Butter Brownies combine a rich chocolate base with creamy peanut butter swirled throughout. Melted chocolate and butter create a fudgy texture complemented by coconut sugar sweetness and almond milk moisture. The peanut butter swirls add bursts of nutty flavor and a contrasting creamy texture. These brownies bake until set and are best cooled before cutting.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
16
Calories:
193 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup peanut butter plus 2 Tablespoons for topping, creamy
- 2 large egg
- ¾ cup coconut sugar or cane sugar
- 2 Tablespoons almond milk unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- Add the butter and chocolate chips to a large mixing bowl. Melt in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until fully melted. Let cool slightly.
- Add the peanut butter, eggs, coconut sugar, almond milk, and vanilla to the melted chocolate mixture. Whisk to combine.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Add dollops of peanut butter on top and use a toothpick to swirl.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely, then cut into squares and enjoy!
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Notes
- Cool brownies completely before storing to maintain texture.
- Store in airtight containers at room temperature for 2–3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Freeze individual brownies sealed tightly for up to 3 months and thaw before serving.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1brownie
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
79mg
(3%)
Potassium
258mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.