Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies Recipe

Indulge in these decadent yet guilt-free Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies! Fudgy, chewy, and bursting with peanut butter and chocolate chips, they're so irresistible you'll have to hide them to avoid eating the whole pan! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the heavy feeling. Get the recipe and prepare for brownie bliss!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 128.3 kcal

Protein 5g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies

Cooking Spray
All Purpose Flour
Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips
Baking Soda
½ teaspoon salt
Granulated Sugar
Dark Brown Sugar
Creamy Peanut Butter
Vegetable Oil
Vanilla Extract
Egg
Egg White

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How to Make Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
In a large bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ cup creamy peanut butter.
Gradually add the dry ingredients (from step 2) to the wet ingredients (from step 3 and 4), mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Let cool completely before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

58g

Fat

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies?

Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies?

Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies has approximately 128.3 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 6 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies?

The key ingredients for Lighter Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Brownies are Cooking Spray, All Purpose Flour, Miniature Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Baking Soda, Salt, Granulated Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.