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Gluten Free Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe

Erin D.
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Brownies are the sweet treat you're craving. And gluten free, too!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Cuisine Gluten Free
Servings 32 1 brownie bite
Calories 158 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Natural Salted Peanut Butter
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Butter See notes
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 1/3 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Melted for piping, optional
  • 1 cup Buckwheat Flour
  • 3/4 cup Dutch Processed Cocoa Sifted if lumpy
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter Plus 1 tablespoon (or coconut oil), melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Egg Room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line 2 mini muffin pans with 32 liners.
  • Place the coconut on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for 5-8 minutes, stirring after every 2-3 minutes. It turns from perfectly browned to burned in seconds so keep a close eye on it! Set aside to cool while preparing the brownies.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the dry ingredients; buckwheat flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the wet ingredients; unsalted butter or coconut oil, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and eggs.
  • Fold the dry ingredients into the wet and stir just until combined. Do not over mix!
  • Fill the mini muffin liners about 4/5 full and bake for 11-13 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the side (and not the center) of a brownie comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 5 minutes in the pans and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the brownies have completely cooled, prepare the frosting.
  • Mix together the natural peanut butter, coconut butter, and honey in a small bowl. It should be firm enough to roll into small balls or spread on top of the brownies. If it isn't, refrigerate for 10-15 minutes or until it is.
  • Roll small balls of frosting (approximately 1 teaspoon in size), place on the brownies, and flatten. Top with roasted coconut and pipe chocolate on top, if desired.

Notes

  • Coconut butter is the ground up flesh of a coconut. Don't use coconut oil, which is just the fat.
  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 28mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
Keyword Brownies, Chocolate, Desserts, Family Meals and Snacks, Gluten Free, Gluten Free Baking, Peanut Butter, Snacks
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