If you love lemon, you will love these Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins! Growing up, I always looked forward to getting lemon poppy seed muffins from the local bakery, which is why I was inspired to create a vegan version of this nostalgic treat! These wholesome muffins make the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch. These muffins are packed with flavor thanks to the additions of fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a perfectly sweet lemon glaze.

Ingredient Breakdown

The base of these muffins is made with a combination of oat flour and almond flour, two of my favorite gluten-free flour alternatives! Oat flour adds structure to these muffins and is full of wonderful health benefits. If you have never worked with oat flour before, it can easily be made by processing whole oats in a blender. or food processor. You can also purchase oat flour at most grocery stores. The almond flour in this recipe adds moisture and tenderness to these muffins to help create the perfect texture.

These vegan lemon poppy seed muffins also contain coconut sugar and maple syrup for sweetness. Coconut sugar is a sugar that is made from the sap of coconut palm trees. It also contains more vitamins and minerals than white sugar. Although you may substitute white or brown sugar in this recipe if that is what you prefer.

Freshly squeezed lemon juice and lemon zest ensure that these muffins are perfectly tangy, sweet, and flavorful. Of course, poppy seeds give these muffins their signature look and add a subtle layer of texture.

Just two tablespoons of coconut oil help create the moist texture of these muffins. The almond milk (or dairy-free milk of your choice) in this recipe also works to add moisture to the muffin batter and creates a softer muffin.

Making the Lemon Glaze

These muffins are topped with a super simple lemon glaze that can also be customized to your liking! To make the glaze, combine 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of dairy-free milk, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. For thicker icing add more sugar, and for thinner icing add more milk or lemon juice.

If you love these muffins, be sure to check out a few of my other favorite muffin recipes! Healthy Banana Peanut Butter Muffins, Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins, and these Blueberry Banana Muffins.

If you tried this recipe be sure to leave a comment below, leave a review on my Pinterest, or tag me on Instagram! Happy baking!

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Vegan and Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These dairy-free and gluten-free muffins are fluffy and full of lemon flavor from using fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and the perfect lemon glaze.

Course Breakfast, Snack

Keyword easy, gluten free, healthy breakfast, lemon, muffins, poppy seeds, vegan

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 9

Ingredients

• 2 cups of oat flour can be made by processing oats in a blender until flour consistency is reached
• 1/3 cup of almond flour
• 1/4 cup of coconut sugar or brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2/3 cups plus 2 tablespoons of almond milk or dairy-free milk of choice
• 1/4 cup of maple syrup
• 1/3 cup of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1.5 tablespoons of poppy seeds

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin for 9 muffins.
• Combine the first 6 dry ingredients in a medium bowl and stir until evenly combined. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
• Evenly distribute batter into muffin tin and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow muffins 5-10 minutes to cool on the tray before transferring to wire rack.
• While muffins are cooling, make the icing: combine 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of dairy free milk, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt (for a thicker icing add more sugar and for a thinner icing add more milk). Whisk until very smooth and drizzle onto the top of each muffin.
• Enjoy! Store in an air tight container.

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If you love caramel, this recipe is definitely for you. One of my favorite afterschool snacks as a kid was apples with caramel dip! This snack was always a super special treat, and I was shocked at how much this healthy vegan date caramel tastes just like it! I have always loved caramel, but it contains such a high refined sugar content, which is why I wanted to create a healthier vegan version! And while this recipe is healthified, you would never guess that this recipe contains no refined sugar! This date caramel pairs perfectly with my Banana Nice Cream, oatmeal, apples, pretzels, and anything else that you can think of!

How to make amazing Date Caramel

Dates are a wonderful fruit that is naturally sweet, rich in flavor, chewy texture, and decadent. They are also filled with nutrients, antioxidants, and tons of other health benefits! Dates grow on date palm trees in tropical regions of the world, and they are almost always sold dried.

While there are multiple different types of dates, this recipe calls for Medjool dates. Medjool dates are one of the larger and more flavorful types of dates that are perfect for eating and baking. Their natural sweetness and soft texture make these dates optimal for this date caramel recipe.

So how do you make date caramel? It is so simple! All you have to do is blend dates, dairy-free milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt together in your food processor until you have reached your desired caramel consistency (stopping and scraping the sides of the food processor as necessary). Feel free to adjust the dairy-free milk amount based on the consistency that you are looking for. If the dates that you are using feel hard, you might want to soak them in boiling water before using them in order to soften them up. This will make it a little easier on your food processor.

If you tried this recipe be sure to leave a comment below, leave a review on my Pinterest, or tag me on Instagram! Happy baking!

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The Best Vegan Date Caramel

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Keyword caramel, dates

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Servings 5

Ingredients

• 2 cups or about 18 pitted Medjool dates they should be very soft
• 1/4 cup dairy free milk I used almond milk
• 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions

• Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until completely smooth. Add more milk for a thinner caramel (note: if your dates are too hard to blend, soak them in hot water for 5-10 minutes first).
• Enjoy with apples, pretzels, ice cream, or oatmeal and store in the fridge!

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Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite cookie. They are so simple, yet so perfect. There is nothing better than a warm chocolate chip cookie fresh out of the oven. Although, there are many different types of chocolate chip cookies. One way to categorize cookies is by texture. Thin and crispy or thick and chewy. Personally, I love them both! But if you love thick and chewy chocolate chip cookies, then you will love this recipe. Warning: the following recipe is seriously addicting!

Why this recipe works

These Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfectly soft, chewy, and filled with chocolate in every bite.

Almond Flour and Oat Flour work together in this recipe to make extra chewy cookies. Almond flour has a high-fat content, which helps ensure these cookies have a thick and chewy texture. If you do not have almond flour, almond meal will also work in this recipe. Extra bonus: both of these flours are gluten-free!

Coconut oil and natural nut butter also help add to the thick and chewy texture of these decadent cookies. You can use any nut or seed butter that you would like. I have only used peanut butter and tahini, both worked wonderfully!

Maple syrup provides a natural source of sweetness in these healthier vegan cookies. If you like a sweeter cookie, try the batter and adjust the level of maple syrup to taste. Chocolate chips also help add to the sweetness of these cookies. I love using trader joe’s chocolate chips because they are cheap, made with vegan ingredients, and so delicious!

If you love cookies, be sure to check out some of my other favorite vegan cookie recipes here. Are you loving this recipe? Be sure to let me know by leaving a comment below! Follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok for video recipe tutorials!

Happy Baking!

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Breakfast is one of my favorite meals, but I usually only have limited time in the morning and need a recipe that is quick and easy. This Baked Oatmeal is the perfect delicious breakfast option when you don’t have a lot of time in the morning. Plus, it is so delicious and filled with healthy and filling ingredients.

Recipe Notes

If you have never tried baked oatmeal before, let me introduce you to this elevated version of regular oatmeal. Baked oatmeal is served warm, has a soft and delicate texture, and is filled with cinnamon and berries. In addition, it only requires 10-12 minutes in the oven and very little prep time, which makes it perfect for a busy morning schedule.

The main ingredients in this recipe include: oats, oat flour, mashed banana, dairy-free milk, maple syrup, and berries of your choice (fresh or frozen)! After a lot of recipe testing, I believe that I have found the perfect combination of ingredients to create a naturally sweetened, healthy, and delicious breakfast. I love using strawberries and blueberries in this recipe, but any berries will work here!

Serving Baked Oatmeal

I like to serve this baked oatmeal fresh from the oven after allowing it to cool for about 5 minutes beforehand, as it is best served warm. It pairs wonderfully with additional fresh fruit, coconut milk yogurt or a drizzle of maple syrup for extra sweetness.

This recipe is extremely versatile and adaptable, so feel free to add any kind of fruit or additional toppings that you enjoy! If you’re looking for more vegan breakfast options, be sure to check out my other breakfast recipes here.

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Berry Baked Oatmeal

Course Breakfast

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups of old fashioned oats
• ¼ cups of course oat flour place 1⁄4 cup of whole oats in a blender until flour consistency is reached
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon more to taste
• ¾ teaspoon of vanilla
• ½ cup of mashed banana or one mashed banana
• 1 cup of almond milk or dairy-free milk of choice
• 3-4 tablespoons of maple syrup depending on desired sweetness
• 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or any nut butter or coconut oil
• 2 cups of berries of choice I like to use chopped strawberries and blueberries but any berries including banana slices will work here
• optional: chocolate chips for topping

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8×8 inch pan with coconut oil.
• Combine the first five dry ingredients together in a medium bowl and stir until evenly combined. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir until evenly combined.
• Pour batter into prepared pan, top with optional chocolate chips, and bake for 12-15 minutes until the center is just cooked and no longer looks wet.
• Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

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Banana Nice Cream has become my latest obsession because it is easy to make, completely guilt-free, and tastes unbelievably amazing. It is so good that I have gotten into the habit of keeping bananas in the freezer at all times. Is there anything better than ice cream that is acceptable to eat for breakfast? Not in my book! This recipe has a base of frozen banana and is swirled with peanut butter in every bite.

Banana Nice Cream Recipe Breakdown

As I mentioned above, this Banana Nice Cream is extremely simple and almost too easy to make (and to eat), but let’s break it down.

What you’ll need:

1. Frozen banana

2. Peanut butter

3. Dairy free milk

4. A blender or food processor

Method:

Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth and creamy and enjoy! Yes, it is really that simple.

Feel free to let loose and add any additional toppings or flavors that you might like. I always opt for mini chocolate chips or a touch of cocoa powder if I want a chocolate ice cream base.

If you love the combination of banana and peanut butter, be sure to check out my Healthy Banana Oat Cookie recipe for another guilt free treat!

Enjoy!

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Banana Nice Cream

Course Dessert, Snack

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 2 overripe bananas sliced
• 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter
• 1-2 tablespoons of nondairy milk ex: almond milk or soy milk
• Optional: chocolate chips

Instructions

• Place banana slices in a ziplock bag and place in freezer until frozen (about 3 hours).
• Remove frozen bananas from freezer and place in a high powered blender or food processor along with nondairy milk and blend until completely smooth (if your ice cream is not reaching a smooth consistency, try adding a little more milk).
• Serve immediately with optional chocolate chips or any other desired toppings.

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If you’re looking for a healthier potato chip alternative or if you’re just looking for a new and delicious snack idea, I have just the recipe for you. Look no further than these Baked Plantain Chips.

Baked Plantain Chips are:

1. Gluten free

2. Paleo friendly

3. Vegan

4. Salty and crispy

5. Quick and easy

6. Extremely addicting!

Recipe Notes

Not familiar with plantains? Plantains are a versatile fruit (with similar uses to a potato) that can be mashed, baked, fried, boiled, and turned into chips! Plantains also contain minerals, vitamins, and are a good source of fiber. Although plantains look like large bananas, they cannot be eaten raw. This recipe calls for green plantains, to ensure that your chips will bake up crisp, rather than soft.

It is important to slice your plantains as thinly as possible to ensure your chips turn out crispy, and be sure to keep a close eye on them while they’re in the oven to prevent from over baking.

These Plantain Chips pair perfectly with my favorite Guacamole recipe or even my Easy Homemade Hummus recipe!

Now enjoy your easy, homemade, and guilt free snack!

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Baked Plantain Chips

Course Snack

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Ingredients

• 1 large green plantain
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil or whatever oil you prefer
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees and grease a baking sheet with oil or line with parchment paper.
• Cut off both ends of the plantain and remove the peel by cutting the peel lengthwise about three times or until you are able to remove it easily.
• Slice the plantain as thinly as possible with a sharp knife and spread slices onto your baking sheet.
• Brush plantains with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bake in preheated oven for about 20 minutes (flipping the chips halfway through) or until crispy.
• Remove from oven and season again with salt and pepper and any other desired seasonings. Serve with guac, hummus or enjoy as is!

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This is the best pumpkin bread recipe. It is tender, packed with pumpkin flavor, and filled with chocolate chips in every bite. I promise no one would ever guess that this recipe is vegan!

If you love pumpkin, you will LOVE this recipe. It is the perfect fall snack and packed with warm spices. I have tried many different pumpkin bread recipes, and this is by far the best pumpkin bread I have ever had. After a lot of recipe testing, I found that many recipes will leave you with dry, dense or flavorless loaves. Although, the days of bland pumpkin bread are over! I am so excited to present you with a recipe that results in super moist, tender, and flavorful bread every time.

Why this pumpkin bread recipe works

1. The main ingredient in this recipe is obviously pumpkin! Many pumpkin bread recipes will only use one cup of pumpkin puree, but this recipe calls for an entire 15 ounce can for optimum flavor. Pumpkin puree is also a great egg replacement in vegan baking because of the high moisture content. In this case, it replaces the need for eggs and is the main flavor component.

2. This recipe uses a combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin pie spice to ensure this bread is full of fall flavors.

3. The addition of coconut oil to this recipe adds moisture and creates an amazing texture. Coconut oil is one of my favorite healthier fat alternatives in vegan baking that results in a lighter crumb and moist texture.

4. Maple syrup is another key ingredient in this recipe. It adds an elevated flavor profile by providing the perfect amount of sweetness, and hints of maple in every bite.

5. Of course, chocolate chips make this pumpkin bread extra special. The combination of pumpkin and chocolate has always been one of my fall favorites that I look forward to all year!

If you love pumpkin, be sure to check out this Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe for more fall flavors! Happy baking!

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

Course Dessert, Snack

Keyword chocolate chip, pumpkin, pumpkin bread, vegan

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups of flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice
• 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/2 cup of white sugar
• 1/4 cup of dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup of melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup of warm almond milk
• 1 15 oz can of pumpkin purée
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
• 1/4 cup of maple syrup
• 1/2 – 2/3 cup of chocolate chips

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 4.5 x 8.5 bread pan with coconut oil (or several smaller pans).
• Whisk together the first 9 dry ingredients together in a medium bowl until well combined.
• Stir together the next 5 wet ingredients together in a separate bowl until well combined.
• Pour wet ingredients into the dry and fold to combine (the batter is thick, and if it appears too thick you can add a little extra maple syrup or almond milk).
• Fold in desired amount of chocolate chips.
• Evenly pour batter into greased bread pan and top with extra chocolate chips (optional).
• Bake in preheated oven for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean and you can see the bread start to pull away from the sides of the pan.
• Cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing to cool on wire rack. Allow bread to cool for an additional 30 minutes and enjoy! (I think this bread is even better after it has cooled for several hours)

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If you’re wondering what to make for brunch this weekend, look no further than these GIANT cinnamon swirl pancakes! I am so excited to share this recipe with all of you because it is truly amazing. If you love cinnamon rolls, you will adore these pancakes. They are fluffy, soft, and spiraled with a sweet cinnamon filling – but are so much easier to make than homemade cinnamon rolls! Don’t get me wrong, I love making homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch. Although, if you don’t have time to wait for the dough to rise, these pancakes are the perfect fix. The brown sugar cinnamon swirl in these pancakes caramelizes perfectly to create a magical texture and flavor combination that is truly heavenly.

Tips and Tricks

Let’s talk about the swirl! This iconic cinnamon swirl in the center of these pancakes is not only beautiful but so easy to achieve. All you will need is a sandwich-sized ziplock bag, a pair of scissors (or sharp knife), and the cinnamon filling to create this enticing design!

You want your filling to be thick and manageable. If the filling is too thin, it will be hard to control and spread all over the place. It is better to keep the swirl away from the edges of the pancakes to ensure that it does not drip off the sides.

These pancakes are also slightly stickier than normal pancakes because of the brown sugar filling. It is helpful to use a nonstick pan when making these, and be sure to grease with coconut oil beforehand! It is also helpful to wipe down the pan in between pancakes so that any leftover sugar will not continue to cook and burn.

When flipping these pancakes, you will want to be quick and gentle in order to keep your cinnamon swirl intact. Also – never use your spatula to press down your pancakes once they have been flipped. This rule goes for any type of pancake that you are making. You want your pancakes to be fluffy and delicate, and pressing them down in the pan will take away from their naturally fluffy texture.

Oh and one more thing…these babies are vegan! Can you believe it? I promise no one who tries them would ever believe that these pancakes are made with 100% vegan ingredients. The filling in these calls for vegan butter. I prefer to use the Earth Balance Soy Free buttery spread because it is my favorite vegan butter alternative. If you don’t need these pancakes to be vegan, feel free to use regular butter as a substitute!

I know that this recipe will become a weekend morning staple in your household. If you’re anything like me, you might even make these for dessert sometimes! Try drizzling these pancakes with a cream cheese icing to take this creation to the next level! If you love cinnamon, try out my recipe for the Best Granola.

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Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes

These pancakes taste exactly like warm fluffy cinnamon rolls and are the perfect way to start your day. Bonus: they’re vegan!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 5 people

Ingredients

Pancakes

• 1 1/4 cups of flour
• 3 tablespoons of sugar
• 1 tablespoon of baking powder yes, a tablespoon!
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of warm almond milk
• 3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

Filling

• 2/3 cups of brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons of melted vegan butter

Instructions

Pancake batter method

• In a medium sized bowl, whisk the first 4 dry ingredients until combined.
• In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients until combined and gently pour into dry ingredients. Stir until just combined and let batter stand for a few minutes.

Filling method

• Make the filling: in a small bowl, stir together all filling ingredients and put into a ziplock sandwich bag. Cut off one one corner of the bag (should be a very small opening) – in order to pipe the filling onto the pancakes while cooking.

Cooking method

• Melt and spread a teaspoon of coconut oil/butter in a pan over medium-low heat
• Once the pan is hot, add 1/4 cup of pancake batter and spread into a medium/large circle. Starting from the center, pipe on the cinnamon swirl.
• Gently flip pancake when bubbles begin to rise to the surface (after 2-4 minutes).
• Let cook for another minute until golden brown on both sides.
• Repeat process with the remaining pancake batter and filling. Serve warm with maple syrup! Enjoy!

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It’s finally starting to feel like fall! Fall is one of my favorite seasons for many reasons: the crisp air, oversized sweaters, colorful trees, but above all, the pumpkin desserts! In my opinion, there is no better way to celebrate fall than with pumpkin cookies, and I am pleased to tell you that these cookies are everything that a pumpkin cookie should be. The hints of warm cinnamon and pumpkin spice alongside rich dark chocolate chips create a magical (and addicting) flavor combination. I am not kidding around when I say these babies are addicting…I have made this recipe three times in one day because they seem to disappear instantly!

These cookies are not only delicious, but they are SO easy to make. No mixer required! If you have two bowls and a few minutes to whisk together the ingredients, you have everything you need for these cookies! This makes these cookies the perfect dessert for any occasion, and I promise people will be begging you for the recipe.

These cookies are:

Soft and Chewy

Filled with pumpkin flavor and chocolate chips

Easy to make

(Secretly) VEGAN

Why this recipe works

These pumpkin chocolate chip cookies have two key ingredients that help to create their soft, moist, and chewy texture: Oats and Coconut oil. What replaces the egg in these (secretly) vegan cookies? The pumpkin! Yes, pumpkin is a wonderful egg replacement in vegan baking, and it also happens to be the key flavor profile in these cookies!

I promise you will instantly fall in love with these cookies and no one would ever know that these little gems are vegan. Put a plate of these on any dessert table and they will most definitely be the star of the show! If you’re looking for more vegan cookies, try out one of my other favorites: Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies.

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Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are thick, chewy, and filled with pumpkin flavor.

Course Dessert

Prep Time 7 minutes minutes

Cook Time 9 minutes minutes

Servings 18

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups flour I like to use all purpose
• 1 1/4 cups whole oats
• 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons almond milk slightly warm so it does not solidify the coconut oil
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 cup pumpkin
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3-1/2 cup chocolate chips vegan if desired

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Whisk first 8 dry ingredients until well combined.
• Whisk almond milk, pumpkin, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until well combined.
• Add the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined.
• Add the chocolate chips.
• Drop heaping tablespoons of dough into a nonstick cooking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 9-12 minutes or until puffy and bottoms are golden brown. Cool on wire rack and enjoy!

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Ah, chocolate and peanut butter. This classic flavor combo is one that I will never get tired of. There is something so magical about salty nutty peanut butter when paired with sweet dark chocolate. I am happy to say that these brownies are what every peanut butter and chocolate lover dreams of – rich, moist, chewy, chocolatey, and packed with peanut butter flavor. Did I mention they are dangerously addicting? This dessert is always a crowd pleaser and never lasts more than 24 hours.

Not only are these brownies beautiful, but they are also SO easy to make. No electric mixer required! What’s the secret to obtaining the perfect peanut butter swirl pattern? It’s all in the fork! All you have to do is drop dollops of the peanut butter around the surface of the brownie batter, grab your fork and gently swirl the two mixtures together until you have a pattern you’re satisfied with. Creating the swirls on these brownies is my favorite part of this process!

Why this recipe works

This recipe is 100% vegan, but no one would ever know because these brownies are SO decadent. The richness in these brownies comes from the combination of coconut oil and boiling water. These two ingredients are a power couple for making moist, chewy, and chocolatey desserts.

Why use boiling water? You may have come across boiling water listed as an ingredient in other chocolate cake or brownie recipes before. This is because boiling water helps the cocoa powder to bloom. What does it mean to bloom cocoa powder? Cocoa powder is bloomed when it is mixed and thoroughly combined with a hot liquid. This will help the cocoa powder to dissolve and release all of the chocolatey flavor particles into the hot liquid. This baking technique will intensify and enhance the chocolate flavor in these ultra-rich brownies!

I know that you will love this easy and indulgent recipe, so let’s get baking! If you’re a peanut butter and chocolate lover, be sure to check out these recipes too: Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies, Peanut Butter Granola Bars, and Flourless Peanut Butter Blondies.

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Vegan Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

This decadent dessert perfectly combines peanut butter and chocolate to result in chewy, rich, and and beautiful brownies. Plus, they are almost too easy to make.

Course Dessert

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 16

Ingredients

Brownies

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips dark or semi sweet
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• Optional: 1/3 cup of chocolate chips

Peanut butter swirl

• 1/3 cup of creamy peanut butter
• 1 heaping tablespoon of powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon of melted coconut oil

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8×8 baking pan with coconut oil.
• Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until combined.
• Combine one cup of boiling water with cocoa powder, chocolate chips, vanilla and coconut oil – whisk until all ingredients are melted and combined.
• Gently pour the wet mixture into the dry and stir until just combined (add in optional chocolate chips). Evenly pour batter into your greased baking pan.
• In a separate small bowl combine peanut butter with powdered sugar and coconut oil until smooth.
• With a spoon, evenly distribute peanut butter mixture onto the top of the brownies in lines or just small spoonful – use a fork to swirl the peanut butter throughout the brownie batter until desired appearance and the mixture is distributed evenly.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes in or until a toothpick comes out clean – let cool for 15 minutes and enjoy!

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