Imagine sinking your teeth into a decadent brownie that's not only incredibly delicious but also surprisingly healthy and gluten-free! These Flourless Peanut Butter Brownies are about to revolutionize your dessert game, proving that you can have your chocolate fix without the traditional flour-laden guilt. With just a handful of simple ingredients and minimal preparation time, you'll create a mouthwatering treat that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your brownies will bake evenly and thoroughly.
- Prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan by greasing it lightly with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper. This will help prevent the brownies from sticking to the pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter and 1 cup of brown sugar. Use a spatula or a wooden spoon to mix them together until well combined and smooth.
- Add 2 large eggs to the mixture. Beat the eggs in gently until they are fully incorporated into the peanut butter and sugar mixture.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Mix until all the ingredients are well blended.
- If you are using chocolate chips, fold in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into the batter at this stage. This will add a delicious chocolatey flavor to your brownies.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula to ensure uniform thickness.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for about 25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (but not wet batter).
- Once baked, remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. This will make them easier to cut.
- After cooling, if you used parchment paper, lift the brownies out of the pan using the edges of the paper. Otherwise, carefully cut them into squares while still in the pan.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your delicious flourless peanut butter brownies!
Tips
- Use smooth, creamy peanut butter for the best texture and consistent mixing.
- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature to blend more easily with the peanut butter.
- For extra richness, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- Don't overmix the batter - mix just until ingredients are combined to keep the brownies tender.
- For a gooey center, slightly underbake the brownies and let them set while cooling.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a protein boost, consider using natural peanut butter with no added sugars.
- Want to make them even more decadent? Drizzle melted chocolate on top after cooling.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 15g
Protein: 7g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg
