Deidra Mangus

Do you ever crave those sweets and feel like the moment you want to enjoy those treats, you feel guilty and fall of track with your fitness and nutrition goals? I decided to find a way to enjoy and satisfay those cravings, but still staying on track! I hope you like peanut butter and chocolate as much as I do! Get ready to enjoy Skinny Peanut Butter Brownies!

Ingredients (serves 12):

• 3/4 cup creamy natural peanut butter
• 6 oz. low fat plain Greek yogurt 
• 1/4 cup skim milk (or almond milk)
• 1 large egg (or 2 egg whites)
• 1/4 tsp Himalayan salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 c raw honey
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Spray a 8×8 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
2. Place all of the ingredients except for the peanut butter into a blender or food processor. For easier blending, place the liquid ingredients into the blender first. Blend until the mix is smooth and oats are ground up. You will have to stop the blender and scrape down the sides a few times.
3. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish. Batter will be thin. Microwave peanut butter for about 30 seconds. Drop melted peanut butter by spoonfuls onto the batter, swirling gently with a knife to create a marbled effect. (Try not to over mix!)
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Brownies will be extra fudgy, so be sure to wait until COMPLETELY cooled – I stuck mine in the refrigerator for 2 hours, which allowed them to be cut very easily.
5. Cut into 12 squares and enjoy!