Vegan Whole Grain Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

The rich chocolate flavor, nutty peanut butter, and sweet maple syrup in these Vegan Whole Grain Peanut Butter Cup Brownies go so well together. They are treats for any occasion that are both healthy and tasty because they are made with whole wheat flour and coconut sugar.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup coconut sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/3 cup natural peanut butter
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped vegan peanut butter cups

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F 175C

Grease an 8x8 inch baking pan

In a large bowl, mix together whole wheat flour, cocoa powder, coconut sugar, baking powder, and salt

Add applesauce, almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients

Mix until well combined

Fold in vegan chocolate chips and chopped peanut butter cups

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean

Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Cut into squares and serve