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Whole-Wheat Peanut Butter Brownie Bars

Just in time for Valentine's Day, I've got the perfect homemade treat for you! These Peanut Butter Brownie Bars would also make a fun little treat to share.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 20 small bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Brownie Layer
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup whole-wheat flour
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder I highly prefer the super dark variety
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 stick butter melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
Peanut Butter Layer
  • 1 cup peanut butter could sub almond butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
Brownie Layer
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  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder. Make a well (hole) in the center and drop in the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix together thoroughly and then fold in the chocolate chips with a rubber spatula. Spread in one even layer on the bottom of the parchment-lined baking dish.
Peanut Butter Layer
  1. In another large bowl, mix together everything except the chocolate chips until thoroughly combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
  2. Carefully spread on top of the brownie layer in the baking dish. I find it's best to drop clumps in various locations on top of the brownie batter to help get an even spread without mixing the two together.
  3. Bake until golden brown on top, about 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool. Holding the parchment paper, lift out of the pan. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
  • Nutrition Facts Whole-Wheat Peanut Butter Brownie Bars Amount Per Serving Calories 226 Calories from Fat 117 % Daily Value* Fat 13g20%Saturated Fat 6g38%Cholesterol 41mg14%Sodium 267mg12%Potassium 127mg4%Carbohydrates 24g8%Fiber 2g8%Sugar 17g19%Protein 5g10% Vitamin A 230IU5%Calcium 30mg3%Iron 0.7mg4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 226
  • Calories from Fat 117
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 13g
  • 20%
  • Saturated Fat 6g
  • 38%
  • Cholesterol 41mg
  • 14%
  • Sodium 267mg
  • 12%
  • Potassium 127mg
  • 4%
  • Carbohydrates 24g
  • 8%
  • Fiber 2g
  • 8%
  • Sugar 17g
  • 19%
  • Protein 5g
  • 10%
  • Vitamin A 230IU
  • 5%
  • Calcium 30mg
  • 3%
  • Iron 0.7mg
  • 4%