Description
These Healthy Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies are gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free, offering a decadent treat without the guilt. Rich brownie layers hug a luscious peanut butter filling, creating a delightful contrast of flavors.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or melted vegan butter
- 1/2 cup creamy almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup oat flour
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Optional: 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 3/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut flour (or oat flour, slightly less sturdy)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Brownie Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder, almond flour, oat flour, sea salt, and baking soda. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, stir together peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut flour, and a pinch of salt until thickened and scoopable.
- Assemble: Spread half of the brownie batter into the pan evenly. Roll the peanut butter filling into balls, flatten, and place on top of the brownie layer. Top with the remaining brownie batter and smooth the surface.
- Bake for 26–28 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out mostly clean.
- Cool completely before slicing and enjoy!
Notes
- For a gooier texture, slightly underbake the brownies.
- Feel free to customize by adding nuts or seeds to the brownie batter.
- Ensure the peanut butter filling is firm before assembling for easier handling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies, Healthy Dessert, Gluten-Free Brownies, Dairy-Free Treat
