Description
These Healthy Peanut Butter Brownie Bites are the perfect guilt-free treat, combining rich cocoa and natural peanut butter with wholesome ingredients like almond flour and coconut sugar. Baked into mini muffins, they offer a fudgy texture and delightful chocolate chips, making them an irresistible snack or dessert that’s both delicious and nutritious.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins and Toppings
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Additional mini chocolate chips for topping
- Additional peanut butter for topping (about 1/4 tsp per bite)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray to ensure the brownie bites don’t stick.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and coconut sugar until well combined. Add the melted coconut oil, natural peanut butter, and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a smooth mixture.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift or mix together the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Blend wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir gently until fully incorporated. Then fold in the mini chocolate chips to add bursts of sweetness.
- Fill muffin tins: Spoon the batter into the prepared mini muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full. Top each with roughly 1/4 teaspoon of peanut butter and sprinkle additional mini chocolate chips on top for extra flavor and texture.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the oven and bake for 14 to 16 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownie bites to cool in the muffin tin for about 10 minutes before removing and serving. This cooling time helps them set and prevents breakage.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for the healthiest option.
- To keep these bites vegan, substitute eggs with flax eggs or another egg replacer, though texture may vary.
- Store leftover brownie bites in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- You can freeze these brownie bites for up to 2 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, use Dutch-processed cocoa powder.
- If you prefer a sweeter treat, drizzle a little honey or maple syrup on top after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
