Description
These Peanut Butter Fudge Brownies are rich, fudgy, and made with wholesome ingredients like peanut butter, mashed banana, and maple syrup. They’re naturally gluten-free, flourless, and easy to prepare in just one bowl.
Ingredients
1/2 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened or sweetened)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup mashed banana (or unsweetened applesauce)
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the peanut butter, cocoa powder, mashed banana, maple syrup (or honey), baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Fold in the mini chocolate chips, if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the top is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing for best texture.
Notes
Use almond butter instead of peanut butter for a flavor variation.
Add extra cocoa powder or a sprinkle of espresso powder for deeper chocolate flavor.
Swirl extra peanut butter on top before baking for a marbled look.
Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for texture.
Store at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for a week, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
