One of my absolute favorite treats is brownies. Especially warm straight-out-of-the-oven brownies.

The problem is– brownies really aren’t very good for you. My general approach to eating is all about balance. I don’t feel guilty for eating a treat once in awhile. But if I can make my favorite treats healthier I’m all for it!

I recently received two bottles of powdered peanut butter from Mighty Nut. What better way to experiment with a new-to-me product than to concoct a gooey healthy{ish} chocolate peanut butter brownie!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Mighty Nut Original Powdered Peanut Butter
• 2/3 cup honey
• 1/3 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• peanut butter chips {to desired taste}
• coconut oil cooking spray

I used local honey, a fresh egg from our backyard hens, and homemade applesauce. I love knowing where my food comes from 🙂

Directions

Preheat the over to 350°F. Spray an 8 inch pan with the coconut oil cooking spray.

Combine dry ingredients {powdered peanut butter, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt} in small bowl.

Microwave honey until runny and almost bubbling {approximately 45 to 60 seconds}, then add the cocoa powder and stir until well mixed. Let cool to room temperature.

Combine applesauce, oil, egg and vanilla in a large bowl. Add the honey mixture and whisk until smooth. Finally add the mixture of dry ingredients and stir until no trace of flour remains.

Scrape the batter into the 8 inch prepared pan. Sprinkle top of batter with peanut butter chips.

Bake for approximately 25 minutes. Serve warm and gooey with a large glass of milk!

Mighty Nut powdered peanut butter was developed with an active lifestyle in mind– to provide a way to enjoy peanut buttery deliciousness with added protein, less fat and fewer calories.

Might Nut powdered peanut butters are super versatile. They can be used as part of a snack {think Ants on a Log!}; rehydrated with a bit of water and used as a spread or dip for fruit or vegetables; or as an ingredient in baking, cooking or smoothies.

Mighty Nut powdered peanut butters are currently available in four varieties.