Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies with chocolate pieces and cranberries. Can you imagine all of those flavors in one bite? So good!
Can you believe this is the first brownie recipe I have created for my blog? I suppose I was waiting for the inspiration for something different and delectable.
It came to me in a dream. Not really, but it did pop in my head – out of nowhere.
Chocolate pieces and cranberries make these Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies extra special. Can you imagine all of those flavors in one bite?
I always love chocolate and peanut butter together and throwing in some cranberries just seems right. Kind of like having your chocolate brownie with a glass of red wine.
Can Regular Flour be Used Instead of Whole Wheat Four?
Yes, actually always. Sometimes in an effort to cut down a bit on white flour, the measurements change to 50/50.
You can switch ou the whole measurement though and it will be delicious.
Then when you add chocolate chips into the brownie you get that extra crunch when taking that delicious bite. Not a nut crunch but a chocolate crunch.
Delicious.
I’m thinking that you were looking for brownies more than chocolate when you came across this recipe. May I show you some more?
Crazy Brownies are crazy baby. You’ve got to check out the ingredients. Let me show you these moist chocolate brownies before I tempt you some more.
Why not dress up brownies with a swirl of icing on the chocolate? Chocolate on chocolate equals Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcake Brownies!
There are at least three more brownie recipes on this blog and I just love them. Take the first step and make these Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies first.
It’s a great first step.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/4 cup peanut butter creamy
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoons flax seed meal mixed with 6 tablespoons water this equals two eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 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.
Nutrition
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.
Amazing recipe… …………. marvelous brownie ??㊗㊗
I admit I was skeptical about vegan baked goods but I was recently converted, they turn out surprisingly delicious. Thanks for the recipe, will add this to the rotation!
Mmm, this brownie recipe sounds delicious. Must give it a go!
I love a good brownie! I also love that these are only 165 calories!
The cranberries are a great touch in these! Brownies are my weakness!
Yes, you can leave out the chocolate chips and flax seed meal Loretta. You could add some walnuts, if you like, for more bulk. Any dairy free milk would work but it does need the liquid.
Can this be made without the chocolate chips, flaxseed meal and almond milk?
In which case, do I need to substitute anything or use the recipe as is?
Thanks!
I’m intrigued by the addition of the dried cranberries. I’ll bet these are fantastic!
What a genius idea to add tart cranberries to brownies. It sounds fantastic!!!
Well these brownies look like it was worth the wait! They look incredible and so chocolatey!
Hahaha Amanda. A girl after my own heart.
Thank you so much Martha. You made my day!
I have done some since then but I couldn’t resist making them a little different. It is so fun! Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much Lauren! It is such a good combo.
That’s what I like to hear! 🙂
Smart you and the baby 🙂
I am very tempted to lick the screen right now. These brownies look scrumptious!
These brownies look so moist and delicious! Seriously yummy!
I can’t believe this is your first brownie recipe! It sure looks fabulous!
These look the perfect brownies! I love chocolate and peanut butter!
This is a dream combination if you ask me!
I have to have these. I am currently overly obsessed with peanut butter. The baby loves it!
Yes, you can substitute any liquid that you like. Even water.
Can these be made without the Almond Milk? I have a Lactose allergic friend and I would love to make these for her, but I don’t have Almond milk and don’t really want to go buy a whole carton just for 2 Tablespoons… She doesn’t drink any non-cow milks at all. Allergic to Soy and Almond “isn’t worth it” for as little as she ever wants milk.