Name: Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 0.25 cup butter; 0.75 cup granulated sugar (see Tip); 0.33333334326744 cup cold water; 0.75 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 3 eggs, lightly beaten; 0.25 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1.25 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, divided; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter; 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder; 0.25 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces

Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Brownies

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This diabetic-friendly brownie recipe uses the classic flavor combination of chocolate and peanut butter to make a delicious dessert you'll want to make again and again.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

20 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Diabetes Appropriate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Soy-Free Vegetarian

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Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
¼ cup butter
¾ cup granulated sugar (see Tip)
⅓ cup cold water
¾ cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed, or 3 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ¼ cups whole-wheat pastry flour, divided
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
¼ cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with foil, extending foil up over the edges of the pan. Lightly coat foil with nonstick spray. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat; remove from heat. Whisk in sugar and the water. Whisk in egg, oil and vanilla until combined. Stir in 1 cup of the flour and the baking powder until combined (batter will be thin at this point.) Place peanut butter in a small bowl; gradually whisk in 1/2 cup of the batter until smooth. Set aside. In another bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup flour and the cocoa powder. Stir into the plain batter; stir in chocolate pieces. Pour chocolate batter into prepared pan.
Drop peanut butter batter in small mounds over chocolate batter in pan. Using a thin metal spatula, swirl batters together. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Tips

Tip: If using a sugar substitute, choose Splenda(R) Sugar Blend for Baking or Sun Crystals(R) in place of granulated sugar. Follow package directions to use product amount that's equivalent to 3/4 cup granulated sugar. Decrease baking time to 15 to 18 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Nutrition analysis per serving: same as below except 140 calories, 13 g carbohydrate.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

151	Calories
8g	Fat
17g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 151
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 17g	6%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 3g	6%
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 61mg	3%

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.