Bake vegan chocolate peanut butter brownie bars—rich, fudgy, dairy-free dessert bars layered with creamy peanut butter.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 30–35 minutes
Cool: 20 minutes
Serves: 9–12 bars
🧺 Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¾ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup plant-based milk
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil or vegan butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Peanut Butter Swirl
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1–2 tbsp plant-based milk (for smoothing)
👩🍳 Instructions
Firstly, preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
Next, in a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Then, add plant-based milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
After that, pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
Meanwhile, mix peanut butter with maple syrup and plant milk until creamy.
Next, dollop peanut butter over the batter and swirl gently with a knife.
Finally, bake for 30–35 minutes, cool completely, then slice into bars.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Extra Fudgy: Slightly underbake and cool fully before slicing.
- Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Nut-Free: Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Chocolate Chips: Fold in dairy-free chocolate chips for richness.
- No-Bake Option: Use a no-bake brownie base and chill instead.
🌿 Benefits of Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
Firstly, peanut butter adds plant-based protein and healthy fats.
Secondly, cocoa powder provides antioxidants that support heart health.
Moreover, these bars are dairy-free and cholesterol-free, making them easier to digest.
In addition, natural sweeteners help reduce refined sugar intake.
As a result, you enjoy indulgence with better balance.
Finally, portioned bars make mindful snacking simple.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Firstly, reduce cocoa slightly for a milder chocolate flavor.
- Then, swirl peanut butter into fun patterns.
- Next, cut into small squares for easy handling.
- Finally, add dairy-free chocolate chips or sprinkles for fun.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Bar – Approximate)
- Calories: 260–300 kcal
- Protein: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
