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Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Published: Mar 25, 2021 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 24 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Moist ‘n fudgy peanut butter cup brownies! These vegan peanut butter brownies are bursting with chocolate & peanut butter cups.  

Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Brownies: moist ‘n fudgy peanut butter cup brownies! These vegan peanut butter brownies are bursting with chocolate & peanut butter cups. #PeanutButter #Brownies #VeganBrownies #Vegan | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

What should we make today? Vegan peanut butter cups? Or Vegan brownies? Hmm… possibilities, possibilities. Wait a minute! *Imagine the lightbulb going on over my character in Animal Crossing.*

How’s about we make Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies stuffed with vegan peanut butter cups? Aka peanut butter cup brownies? *Drool mode*

If you were with me last week, you know we all had a ball (or cup) making vegan peanut butter cups, but we were all thinking “What should we do to take these homemade peanut butter cups to the Next Level?”

Enter: stuffing the heck out of moist, fudgy and decadently rich vegan peanut butter brownies with our carefully and lovingly-made homemade vegan peanut butter cups.

So are you game for the vegan peanut butter chocolate dessert to end all vegan peanut butter chocolate desserts? Let’s bake this!

Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Brownies: moist ‘n fudgy peanut butter cup brownies! These vegan peanut butter brownies are bursting with chocolate & peanut butter cups. #PeanutButter #Brownies #VeganBrownies #Vegan | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

How to Make Peanut Butter Cup Brownies 

Make

First things first, make a batch of Vegan Peanut Butter Cups. You’ll need over 1 cup of vegan peanut butter cups for this recipe.

Preheat

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.

Whisk

Add peanut butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup and coconut oil to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until it resembles caramel.

Add

Now it’s time to add in the cocoa powder! Add it in ¼ cup increments so you can slowly, but steadily incorporate the cocoa powder. Whisk until shiny and smooth. Whisk in vanilla, salt and flax eggs.

Switch to folding with a rubber spatula. Add in oat flour and fold until no flour patches remain. 

Fold

Fold in the first ½ cup of vegan peanut butter cups. Use more if you like it really well packed with pb cups! Transfer the peanut butter cup brownie batter to a pan and smooth into an even layer. Press remaining ½ cup of vegan peanut butter cups into the brownie batter. 

Bake, Cool and Enjoy

Bake for about 30 minutes, cool and enjoy the best vegan peanut butter chocolate brownies ever!

We love: 4 Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free) // 4 Ingredient Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Oat Bars – Vegan, Gluten Free

Where Do I Find Vegan Peanut Butter Cups? 

Easy! Instead of searching high and low on the internet for vegan peanut butter cups, make your own. Here is my easy recipe for vegan peanut butter cups.

Storing and Freezing Your Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Room Temperature

Feel free to store your vegan peanut butter cup brownies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for about 1 week. 

Freezer

You can also freeze your peanut butter cup brownies. Simply store in a freezer-friendly container in the freezer for 1-2 months. To thaw, set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or heat in 10-second increments in the microwave until just warm.

My favorite peanut butter cup brownies—that just so happen to be vegan! Moist ‘n fudgy vegan peanut butter brownie delight. 

Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Brownies: moist ‘n fudgy peanut butter cup brownies! These vegan peanut butter brownies are bursting with chocolate & peanut butter cups. #PeanutButter #Brownies #VeganBrownies #Vegan | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

It’s totally time to let our Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Lover flag fly! And high and yummy as we can get it! 😉 I can’t wait to hear what you and your loved ones think of my vegan peanut butter cup brownies! Leave a comment below and let me know what you think—I truly love hearing from you. ‘Til the next baking adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a peanut butter dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Brownies: moist ‘n fudgy peanut butter cup brownies! These vegan peanut butter brownies are bursting with chocolate & peanut butter cups. #PeanutButter #Brownies #VeganBrownies #Vegan | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

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Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Brownies: moist ‘n fudgy peanut butter cup brownies! These vegan peanut butter brownies are bursting with chocolate & peanut butter cups. #PeanutButter #Brownies #VeganBrownies #Vegan | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Brownies


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Brownies: moist ‘n fudgy peanut butter cup brownies! These vegan peanut butter brownies are bursting with rich chocolate & peanut butter cups.


Ingredients

Scale

Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies

  • ½ heaping cup Vegan Peanut Butter Cups, roughly chopped (more for topping, listed below)
  • ¼ cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • ¾ cup raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 flax eggs (2 tablespoons golden ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons water, whisk together, set for 5 mins)
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons oat flour – if using homemade oat flour, make sure it’s very finely ground (not coarse)*

Vegan Peanut Butter Cup Topping

  • ½ cup Vegan Peanut Butter Cups, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Make 1 batch of Vegan Peanut Butter Cups.
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, coconut sugar, maple syrup and melted coconut oil. Whisk until it resembles caramel.
  4. Add cocoa powder in ¼ cup increments, whisking until shiny and smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Whisk in vanilla and salt.  Add flax eggs in, whisking until well incorporated.
  5. In thirds, whisk in the oat flour. As the batter gets harder to whisk, switch to stirring with a rubber spatula.
  6. Fold in the first ½ cup of peanut butter cups. You can use more peanut butter cups if you like your brownies super stuffed with pb cups. Pour batter into pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth batter into an even layer. Top with remaining ½ cup peanut butter cups. Press gently into the batter.
  7. Bake for 28-32 mins. Mine took about 30 minutes. Cool for 1 hour, or until completely cool. Slice into 16 brownies. Enjoy!

Vegan Peanut Butter Recipes

  • 4 Ingredient Easy Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
  • 2 Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Vegan Fudge Recipe
  • Ultimate Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Equipment

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Notes

A Note on Homemade Oat Flour: *If using homemade oat flour, make sure to blend the flour until very fine and sift the flour to remove coarse bits of oats that could create less than ideal results. Store until needed, then measure the amount required for the recipe.

Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Freezing Instructions: These brownies freeze well. Store in an airtight freezer-friendly container for 1-2 months. Thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes before enjoying. Or, heat in 10-second increments in the microwave until just warm.

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: vegan peanut butter brownies, peanut butter cup brownies

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  1. Beth says

    March 26, 2021

    These look heavenly and so delicious! I can’t wait to give this a try! My family is going to love this recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 29, 2021

      Thanks Beth! I just know the fam is gonna love these. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Cathy says

    March 26, 2021

    The chocolate + peanut butter combo is just so addictive!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 29, 2021

      Couldn’t agree more! 😄

      Reply
  3. Catalina says

    March 26, 2021

    This is a treat that is always welcome in my family! Love that it’s healthier!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 29, 2021

      Exactly! Something decadent that you don’t need to fee guilty about.

      Reply
  4. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    March 26, 2021

    These Brownies look so fun and tasty!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 29, 2021

      You’re exactly right Erin!

      Reply
  5. Vik says

    March 26, 2021

    These brownies are so moist and delicious! Whole family loved them

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 29, 2021

      Woohoo! Love it when it’s a hit with the whole fam!

      Reply
  6. Dorothy Reinhold says

    March 25, 2021

    Give me ALLLL the peanut butter cups. Love all of these vegan ingredients.

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 29, 2021

      Yay! There’s really just so much to love about these brownies. ☺️

      Reply
  7. Amanda says

    March 25, 2021

    These look downright delicious, cannot wait to try them out!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 29, 2021

      Get ready for some seriously tasty treats Amanda!

      Reply
  8. Michelle says

    March 25, 2021

    These brownies look so decadent and delicious! Can’t wait to try them!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 29, 2021

      You know it! They’re legit outta this world. 🙂

      Reply
  9. Andrea says

    March 25, 2021

    My all time favorite flavor combination. I’m drooling over these amazing looking brownies.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 25, 2021

      I know, isn’t it the best? 😋 So glad you’re enjoying them!

      Reply
  10. Alison says

    March 25, 2021

    Oh my! Brownies are my favorite dessert, and these peanut butter cup brownies bring together my two favorite flavor combinations! They’re totally delicious! Will make again!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 25, 2021

      Yay! There’s really nothing better than brownies stuffed with some homemade candy. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Biana says

    March 25, 2021

    Peanut butter and chocolate are perfect together! I like how you add the peanut butter cups on top, to add even more chocolate peanut butter goodness.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 25, 2021

      Haha oh yes, I love stuffing these brownies with PB cups for maximum deliciousness!

      Reply
  12. Wanda says

    March 25, 2021

    I just finished a bag of mini reese peanut butter cups so now I have to try this recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 25, 2021

      Perfect timing! I know you’ll love it!

      Reply

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