Flourless Peanut Butter Brownies

Flourless Peanut Butter Brownies

These flourless, peanut butter brownies are not only gluten-free, but insanely delicious! I have searched for years for a brownie recipe that is both healthy AND tastes good and every single one has fallen short. I’m happy to say that I’ve finally made a recipe that checks all of the boxes. It’s fudgey, super chocolatey and the best dessert that you can feel good about. These brownies are so good on their own, but they can also be levelled up with this peanut butter drizzle. If you’re a peanut butter fan, it just adds that extra dimension of flavour and peanut-butteriness.

You only 3 simple ingredients:

• creamy peanut butter

• coconut oil

• powdered sweetener

For the brownies you will need:

• Eggs - You will need two medium-sized eggs for this recipe.

• Peanut butter - Make sure you are using all natural smooth peanut butter that doesn't have any additives or extra sugar in it. You want a peanut butter that only has one ingredient listed: peanuts.

• Butter - Unsalted butter is always recommended for baking. If you want to make these dairy free, then go ahead and substitute coconut oil instead.

• Chocolate - I am recommending dark chocolate for this recipe, but you can use whatever level you are comfortable with whether it’s 75%, 80% or even darker if you prefer.

• Coconut oil - Be sure to melt your coconut oil before adding it to the batter. It just makes for easier mixing!

• Maple syrup - As it is with the peanut butter, we want the maple syrup to be all natural; straight from the tree, no added sugars.

• Cocoa powder - Always sift your cocoa powder before adding it into the mix as there can be lumps. I love using dutch-processed cocoa powder for ultra dark and rich brownies, but regular cocoa powder works as well.

• Brown sugar - Brown sugar is a delicious addition of sweetness alongside the maple syrup. You only need about 1/4 cup, packed.

• Espresso powder - Espresso powder is always optional, but it really does bring out all those chocolatey flavours and enhance them. You can use decaf too, which is what I normally do so that i can actually eat one after dinner and not be wired, lol.

I love how rich and chocolatey these brownies are. It’s funny because my husband and I love to have a couple of squares of 90% chocolate after dinner. We always try to share when we’re around friends and some will be brave enough to try it but most will say it’s too dark for them. It’s not for everyone, I know! So, whatever level of dark chocolate you prefer, use that for this recipe and it will be delicious. Don’t forget the vanilla ice cream! You definitely need to have ice cream. These ones are definitely going to be on repeat in our house.

Flourless Peanut Butter Brownies

brownies, chocolate, cake, sweet, flourless, gluten-free, low-carb, keto, peanut butter, gf

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Yield: 9

Author: Courtney Sketchley

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Flourless Peanut Butter Brownies

These fudgey, chocolatey, flourless brownies are rich and absolutely delicious! Bonus: they're 100% gluten-free and grain-free!

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 25 MinInactive time: 20 MinTotal time: 55 Min

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Ingredients

For the brownies:

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 2/3 cup chopped dark chocolate
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup creamy, natural peanut butter
• 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder, sifted
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 tsp espresso powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt

For the peanut butter drizzle:

• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2-3 tbsp powdered sweetener

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350F and line an 8"x8" pan with parchment paper.
2. In a microwave-safe, glass bowl melt the chopped dark chocolate and butter in 30 second increments until fully melted, stirring in between.
3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the eggs, peanut butter, melted chocolate, coconut oil and maple syrup until smooth.
4. To the same bowl, add the sifted cocoa powder, brown sugar, espresso powder, baking soda and salt and mix until combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes.
6. Let the brownies sit in the pan to cool and set up for 20-30 minutes before removing and cutting.
7. If desired, make the peanut butter drizzle: in a small saucepan, melt the coconut oil over low-medium heat. Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth. Add the sweetener and stir again until combined.
8. Once the brownies have fully cooled, cut them into squares, top with peanut butter drizzle and vanilla ice cream and enjoy!

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