These healthy peanut butter brownies are fudgy, moist, and filled with flavor. They contain no refined sugars and perfect if you want a healthier dessert. Plus, they are so easy to make!
I don’t think I’ve ever had brownies as delicious as this recipe, and the best part is they’re healthy! They contain no refined sugars, and are made with healthier alternatives to help you feel good about yourselves! I think these brownies are proof that healthy desserts can be tasty!
This brownie recipe is also filled with peanut butter, so if you love peanut butter this recipe is for you! It’s also has a rich chocolatey taste from the cacao powder. Peanut butter and chocolate together has to be the best combo!
I also have a huge sweet tooth, but hate how I feel after eating sugary desserts. So, these healthy brownies are perfect for solving that! Now, I’m able to reach my fitness goals, while enjoying a tasty treat.
You can also make these vegan by using flax eggs (ground flax seeds + water). This recipe contains 2 eggs, which would be 2 tbsp of ground flax seeds mixed with 6 tbsp of water.
Healthy Peanut Butter Brownie Ingredients
Almond Flour- Alternative to whole wheat flour. It’s low in carbohydrates, high in fat, and gluten free.
Substitutions- coconut flour, oat flour, whole wheat flour, flaxseed flour
Coconut Sugar- Sweetens the recipe!
Substitutions- cane sugar, brown sugar, palm sugar, white sugar
Peanut Butter- Adds texture and flavor!
Substitutions- almond butter, cashew butter
Cacao Powder- Brings deep chocolate flavor to brownies!
Substitutions- cocoa powder
Eggs- Create structure and stability to the batter.
Substitutions- flax egg, applesauce, mashed banana
Baking Powder- Helps add volume to recipe.
Coconut Oil- Adds flavor and dimension to the recipe, and is an awesome substitute for other oils.
Substitutions- avocado oil, butter
Vanilla Extract- Adds flavor and sweetens recipe.
Substitutions- honey, maple syrup, agave syrup
Dark Chocolate Chips- More chocolate!
Substitutions- milk chocolate chips, crushed nuts, coconut flakes
How Each Ingredient Benefits Us
Almond Flour- Full of nutrients and vitamins, including vitamin E, magnesium, and fiber. It’s been shown to improve heart health, and decrease oxidative stress. It’s also high in healthy fats and magnesium from the almonds.
Coconut Sugar- Almost identical to regular cane sugar, but contains nutrients such as iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium. It also can help low blood sugar because the body relies on glucose for energy.
Peanut Butter- A great source of protein and healthy fats. It’a also loaded with vitamins and minerals, which are essential for the body. Additionally, it is high in fiber which aids better digestion. Since, most peanut butters have added ingredients like sugar or oil, the best option is to buy it with peanuts only.
Cacao Powder- Cacao beans processed at a low temperature and milled become cacao. They can be bitter in flavor compared to cocoa powder. It contains potassium and magnesium as well as 50mg caffeine in 2 TB- keep that in mind if caffeine sensitive.
Eggs- A complete protein containing 8 grams protein per egg, similar to the amount of protein in 1 ounce of meat. Eggs are high in selenium, choline, and Vitamins B-12 and B-7. Whole eggs can be substituted with 3 egg whites 1/4 cup egg substitute.
Coconut Oil- Derived from the meat of a mature coconut and has become more popular in cooking recipes. Coconuts are a plant and contain phytonutrients that have health benefits. It is full of fatty acids that our body needs, and can improve skin, hair, and cognitive function.
Vanilla Extract- It’s rich in vanillin, which has been shown to have powerful antioxidant properties, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Dark Chocolate– Dark chocolate, containing 70% of cacao, is a powerful source of antioxidants. Research has also shown that consuming dark chocolate can improve cardiovascular health and lower blood pressure.
More Healthy Dessert Recipes
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
- Brownie Batter Energy Balls
- Protein Cookie Dough
- Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies
Healthy Peanut Butter Brownies
Description
These healthy peanut butter brownies are fudgy, moist, and filled with flavor. They contain no refined sugars and perfect if you want a healthier dessert. Plus, they are so easy to make!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients except dark chocolate chips into a medium bowl.
- Add in dark chocolate chips and mix.
- Pour batter on a medium size pan with parchment paper.
- Cook for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve & enjoy!
Notes
- If you want very thick brownies you can use a smaller pan, but it usually takes about 40-45 to fully cook!
- You can top the brownies with peanut butter, chocolate chips, nuts, or coconut flakes.
- If you aren’t a fan of peanut butter you can use any nut butter instead!
- You can make these brownies vegan by using flax eggs instead of eggs.
- Make sure to use parchment paper or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
