Description
Indulge in these decadent Peanut Butter Brownies with a healthy twist! These fudgy treats are gluten-free and dairy-free, made with natural ingredients like almond flour and coconut oil.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until fully combined. Fold in dark chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan, spread evenly, and bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out with few moist crumbs.
- Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- You can use honey instead of maple syrup.
- For a vegan option, substitute eggs with flax eggs.
- These brownies are rich and fudgy without refined flour or sugar.