Chewy Whole Wheat Peanut Butter Brownies

Whole wheat flour added to the classic peanut butter brownie gives this treat a healthful makeover without losing any of its seductive buttery sweetness.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar
• 0.33333334326744 cup margarine, softened
• 0.75 cup whole wheat flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees Celsius). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat together margarine and sugars; add eggs one at a time, and beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in peanut butter, vanilla, and water.

Step 3

In a separate mixing bowl, mix together flours with salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir into peanut butter mixture and blend well. Spread batter into the prepared pan.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top springs back when touched. Cool and cut into 16 squares.