Healthy Peanut Butter Brownies
These healthy peanut butter brownies are an easy baked treat combining the richness of chocolate and the creaminess of peanut butter with natural sweeteners and wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free delight.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 banana, very ripe and mashed
- 125 ml unsweetened applesauce (1/2 cup)
- 125 ml plain Greek yogurt (1/2 cup)
- 1 egg
- 125 ml peanut butter or almond butter (1/2 cup)
- 175 ml maple syrup (3/4 cup)
- 5 ml baking powder (1 tsp)
- 1 pinch salt
- 125 ml cocoa powder (1/2 cup)
- 175 ml whole wheat flour (3/4 cup)
- 75 ml Still Good Ground Grain Flour (1/3 cup)
- 125 ml dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips (1/2 cup)
- to taste Topping: Peanut butter or melted chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash the banana well. Add the applesauce, Greek yogurt, egg, peanut butter, and maple syrup. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and flours. Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
- Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing into 12 pieces. For an extra treat, drizzle the top with melted peanut butter or chocolate. Enjoy!