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5 from 3 votes

Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies

These delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies are lightened up, vegan and simple to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert, treat, vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 147kcal
Author: Lauren Kelly

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate coarsely chopped
  • ½ cup unrefined coconut oil
  • ¾ unrefined sugar
  • unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup peanut butter chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 8 x 8 x 2 baking dish.
  • In a small saucepan, melt chocolate and coconut oil over low heat while stirring continuously until smooth.
  • Remove from heat, add in sugar, applesauce and vanilla.
  • In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to chocolate mixture and stir to combine, being careful not to over mix. Gently fold in chocolate and peanut butter chips.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes. Cook completely before cutting into pieces.

Notes

To store in the refrigerator: Place in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
To store in the freezer: Wrap in parchment paper and place in an airtight container or a plastic bag for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 2mg