Healthy Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, No Refined Sugar) Recipe
These Healthy Peanut Butter Stuffed Brownies are a delicious gluten-free and dairy-free treat made without refined sugar. Rich and fudgy with a creamy peanut butter center, they make for a perfect guilt-free dessert option that satisfies chocolate cravings while keeping ingredients wholesome and natural.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies (3x3 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
Filling
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or any nut butter of choice)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, beat together the eggs, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a thick brownie batter forms with no streaks of flour.
- Layer Batter and Peanut Butter: Pour half of the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Drop spoonfuls of peanut butter over this layer, distributing it in small dollops across the surface.
- Top with Remaining Batter: Carefully spoon the remaining brownie batter over the peanut butter dollops, spreading evenly to cover the filling without disturbing it too much.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and Slice: Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt for a healthier option.
- You can substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for different flavors.
- If you prefer a sweeter brownie, drizzle a little maple syrup on top before baking.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a more fudgy texture, slightly underbake and cool completely before slicing.
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