Peanut Butter Brownie Bites

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These not-too-sweet mini desserts combine the flavors of peanut butter cups and chocolate cake. Quinoa flour adds protein and makes these gluten-free, but feel free to substitute white whole-wheat flour instead.

Peanut Butter Brownie Bites
Photo: Jennifer Causey
Active Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
24

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup smooth natural peanut butter

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

  • 2 large eggs

  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup quinoa flour or white whole-wheat flour

  • cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder (not Dutch-process)

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.

  2. Beat peanut butter and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Whisk quinoa (or whole-wheat) flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt in a small bowl. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Divide the batter among the prepared mini muffin cups and sprinkle the tops with chocolate chips.

  3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a brownie comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 14 to 16 minutes. Let cool completely before storing, about 1 hour.

Tips

To make ahead: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Equipment: 24-cup mini muffin tin

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January / February 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

133 Calories
9g Fat
13g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Serving Size 1 brownie bite
Calories 133
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 3g 6%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 93mg 4%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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