Description
These flourless peanut butter brownies are rich, fudgy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup or honey. Made without flour, butter, or oil, they’re a gluten-free, dairy-free dessert that’s easy to make and incredibly satisfying.
Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy, unsweetened)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus more for topping, optional)
2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, maple syrup (or honey), cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Optionally, sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
To add protein, stir in a scoop of chocolate or vanilla protein powder.
Use dark chocolate chips and chopped dark chocolate for a double chocolate variation.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne pepper for a spiced twist.
Drizzle almond butter or raspberry jam on top before baking for a swirled effect.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To reheat, microwave for about 15 seconds for a gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
