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    You are here: Home / Desserts / Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

    Published: January 19, 2020. Last Updated: January 23, 2023 by: Ginny McMeans

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    Two photos one above the other with a hand holding a chocolate brownie square and more stacked three high.
    A hand holding a large square chocolate brownie with colorful text above.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies made with cocoa powder are a real homemade treat but these vegan brownies also have a crunch of chocolate chips too. There is even another delicious surprise of sweet-tart dried cranberries.

    Close up of a square brownie being held by some fingers with a blurry backgroud.

    I am a bit nostalgic about this recipe because it was one of the first brownies I ever created for the blog.

    It needed to be something a little different but a brownie that everyone would want to eat again. I found it.

    It came to me in a dream. Not really, but it did pop in my head - out of nowhere.

    The flavors of peanut butter, extra bites of chocolate pieces, and the delicious surprise of tart dried cranberries make these brownies extra special.

    I always love chocolate and peanut butter together and throwing in some cranberries just seems right.

    Kind of like having your chocolate with a glass of red wine. Another perfect combo.

    Three stack of chocolate brownies with glistening chocolate chips inside,

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    • These vegan brownies are made with whole wheat pastry flour but you can use regular flour instead or go for 50/50. Either way, your baked goods will be delicious.
    • Please use unsweetened cocoa powder or the sweetness will be off-balance.
    • Cocoa powder also acts like flour, and with the right amount of moisture, these treats will be soft and chewy with deeper flavors.
    • Brownies made with cocoa powder create that beautiful dark and rich chocolate taste.
    • The extra chocolate chips give a wonderful extra crunch with each bite without adding nuts.
    • They are very tempting straight out of the oven but let these brownies cool before serving or taking that first melting bite.
    • They continue to cook a bit after you have taken them out which allows the rich chocolate flavors to set. That's what you want.

    Two brownies on a white plate with chocolate chips and dried cranberries scattered around.

    🥘Ingredients

    • Only the best ingredients.
    • Whole wheat pastry flour - adds texture to baked goods while still including healthy whole grains!
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder - creates a full, rich chocolate flavor and a beautiful dark color. It also acts partly as a flour in this recipe.
    • Baking powder - increases volume and a lighter texture.
    • Baking soda - is added to make the brownies rise.
    • Salt - always enhances chocolate flavors.
    • Brown sugar - adds sweetness, and due to the molasses, a slightly chewy texture.
    • Peanut butter - adds healthy fats and a creamy, rich peanut buttery flavor.
    • Coconut oil - is a great tasting fat that replaces butter.
    • Flaxseed meal - is used as an egg replacer when mixed with water so there you are - eggless brownies.
    • Vanilla extract - gives a subtle touch of warm sweet vanilla flavor.
    • Dairy-free milk - is for moisture for a beautiful batter.
    • Dried cranberries - have a chewy texture and a sweet and tangy taste that compliments the chocolate flavors.
    • Chocolate chips - are added for an extra chocolate crunch with each bite.

    Three chocolaet brownies on a white plate with more behind.

    🥘How to

    • Mix the flaxseed meal and the water and then set aside to gel (the gelling will only take minutes).
    • Butter an 8-inch Square Baking Pan with vegan butter.

    First two steps photographed of the dry ingredients including cocoa powder being stirred together.

    • In a medium bowl mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
    • In a large bowl, use a Hand Mixer and beat the oil, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk, and flaxseed meal mixture together.
    • Add the vanilla and mix.

    Next two steps photographed of peanut butter and liquids being added to the bowl of dry ingredients.

    • Add in the flour mixture - half at a time.
    • Fold in the cranberries and chocolate chips.

    The next two steps photographed of liquid and dry ingredient being mixed together and then seeing th cranberries and chocolate chips on to.

    • Turn into the prepared baking pan and smooth out evenly to all edges.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.Cool on a wire rack.

    The final steps photographed of all of the ingredients with their final mixing and then in a pan for baking.

    Pretty simple, heh?

    I'm thinking that you were looking for brownies more than chocolate when you came across this recipe. May I show you some more?

    🍫Vegan brownies

    • The Best Vegan Chocolate Brownies Ever with Pecans are very hard to resist and an instant favorite with everyone.
    • Then there are these Double Chocolate Brownies. This one has a beautiful sugar-dusted heart, perfect for Valentine's Day or on any day for your loved ones.

    Light and moist and delicious. If you are making these ahead of time for an occasion you can freeze them.

    To Freeze:

    • After they have cooled you may freeze them in any of the methods shown in my article How to Prepare Food for the Freezer.
    • They defrost quickly so it really doesn't take any planning. Just put them on a plate for an hour or two and enjoy.

    🍫Chocolate & pb recipes

    • Peanut Butter Fudge Truffles are made by making the homemade fudge first and then dunking in melted chocolate.

    Two brownie squares on a white plate and tilted forward. Cranberries sprinkled around.As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here.

    If you take a photo of your very chocolate peanut butter brownies I would love to see it. Follow me over on Instagram and tag me on your photo @vegan_in_the_freezer.

    Your opinion means a lot to me and if you'd like to leave a comment and possibly a star rating I'd love to hear your thoughts.

    Oh my gosh, and there's more but let's get back to our delicious chocolaty original vegan brownies.

    It's a great first step.

    Two brownie squares on a white plate and tilted forward. Cranberries sprinkled around.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

    Ginny McMeans
    Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies with chocolate pieces and cranberries. Can you imagine all of those flavors in one bite?
    5 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Brownies
    Servings 16 Brownies
    Calories 165 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ⅔ cup whole wheat pastry flour
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cup brown sugar firmly packed
    • ¼ cup peanut butter creamy
    • ¼ cup coconut oil melted and cooled
    • 2 tablespoons flax seed meal mixed with 6 tablespoons water this equals two eggs
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ½ cup dairy-free milk
    • ½ cup dried cranberries
    • ½ cup chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Mix the flax seed meal and the water together and then set aside to gel (the gelling will only take minutes).
    • Butter a 8" Square Baking Pan with vegan butter.
    • In a medium bowl mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt together.
    • In a large bowl use a Hand Mixer and beat the oil, peanut butter, brown sugar, milk and flax seed meal mixture together.
    • Add the vanilla and mix.
    • Add in the flour mixture - half at a time.
    • Fold in the cranberries and chocolate chips.
    • Turn into the prepared baking pan and smooth out evenly to all edges.
    • Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
    • Cool on a wire rack.

    Notes

    Light and moist and delicious. If you are making these ahead of time for an occasion you can freeze them.
    TO FREEZE:
    After they have cooled you may freeze them in any of the methods shown in my article How to Prepare Food for the Freezer.
    They defrost quickly so it really doesn't take any planning. Just put them on a plate for an hour or two and enjoy.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1BrownieCalories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 99mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 30IUCalcium: 44mgIron: 0.9mg
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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies with chocolate pieces and cranberries are extra special. Can you imagine all of those flavors in one bite? Scrumptious!

    Three brownies stacked on each other on a green mat.

    Three chocolaet brownies on a white plate with more behind.

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    1. Amar Kumar

      January 20, 2020 at 3:21 am

      5 stars
      I have made many times this recipe and every time it makes me fan due to its taste. You have illustrated this recipe in very simple way which I liked most. Thanks for sharing your sweet experience with us.

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