Description
Soft and chewy peanut butter brownies made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, applesauce, and maple syrup. These gluten-free, dairy-free treats are fudgy, naturally sweetened, and perfect for a feel-good dessert or snack.
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter (natural or regular)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup applesauce
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/3 cup oat flour
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup or honey, applesauce, vanilla, and cinnamon (if using) until smooth.
- Mix in the oat flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips if using.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan for best fudgy texture before slicing.
Notes
Use almond butter instead of peanut butter for variation.
Add raspberry jam swirl for a PB&J twist.
Include chopped nuts for added crunch.
Replace chocolate chips with white chocolate for contrast.
Add a pinch of nutmeg for more spice.
Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Freeze individually wrapped brownies for up to 2 months.
Reheat in microwave for 10–15 seconds for a warm treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
