Peanut Butter Blondie Brownies [vegan + gluten-free]

These healthy peanut butter blondie brownies are layered, naturally sweetened, and secretly packed with protein and fiber. The bottom layer is a soft peanut butter blondie made with chickpeas (trust me), and the top is a rich chocolate brownie sweetened entirely with dates.

They’re indulgent enough for dessert but made with ingredients you can actually feel good about.

Why You’ll Love These Peanut Butter Blondie Brownies

• Naturally sweetened with Medjool dates
• No added sugar or refined ingredients
• High in fiber and plant-based protein
• Gluten-free and vegan
• That perfect combo of chocolate + peanut butter

It’s basically a better-for-you dessert that still hits every craving.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For Brownie Layer:

• 1 cup oat flour
• 8 Natural Delights Medjool dates + ¾ cup water, pureed together (125 grams)
• ¼ cup NuNaturals unsweetened cocoa (code healthyhelper saves!)
• ½ tsp vanilla bean powder
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (22 grams)
• water, as needed to thin batter

For Blondie Layer:

• 1 cup peanut powder (code healthyhelper saves!)
• 1 cup chickpeas, rinsed, drained, and patted dry
• 1 ½ cup unsweetened applesauce

Toppings:

• Sliced Medjool dates (optional)
• More chocolate chips (optional)

How to Make Peanut Butter Blondie Brownies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine oat flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla bean powder. Add the Medjool date puree and mix until evenly combined. Fold in chocolate chips and set aside.
3. In a food processor, blend the chickpeas and applesauce until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, add the peanut flour and pour in the chickpea mixture. Stir until fully combined.
5. Pour the blondie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
6. Bake for 15 minutes.
7. Remove from the oven and spread the brownie batter evenly over the blondie layer.
8. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes.
9. Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
10. Serve as-is or with banana ice cream for a fully vegan dessert moment.

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Tips for the Best Blondie Brownies

• Blend the chickpeas really well for a smooth, creamy texture
• Don’t skip cooling! This helps the layers set properly
• If the brownie batter feels too thick, add a splash of water to loosen it
• Use soft, fresh dates for the best natural sweetness

Easy Variations

• Add a swirl of peanut butter on top before baking
• Sprinkle flaky sea salt for a sweet-salty combo
• Mix in chopped nuts for extra crunch
• Serve warm for a gooier, dessert-style texture

Are These Actually Healthy?

Yes…but in a way that still feels like dessert.

These bars are made with whole-food ingredients like chickpeas, dates, and oats, giving you fiber, natural sweetness, and plant-based protein in one bite.

They’re satisfying, balanced, and way more nourishing than your average brownie.

How to Store

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

You can also freeze them and thaw as needed. They hold up really well.

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a healthy peanut butter dessert that doesn’t taste “healthy,” these peanut butter blondie brownies are it.

Rich chocolate, soft peanut butter layers, and naturally sweetened goodness…this is the kind of recipe you’ll keep coming back to.

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66 responses to “Peanut Butter Blondie Brownies [vegan + gluten-free]”

1. […] made luscious Peanut Butter Cheesecake (!!!) Brownie Cups. Kaila whipped up some double layer Peanut Butter Blondie Brownies. Bethany and Rachel created coffee’s new best friend – Peanut Butter Banana Chai […]

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3. REALLY want to try the banoffee tart. Banoffee pie is a huge favorite of mine- super popular where I grew up in the UK! Love the look and sound of these brownies too- love the layered colors.

   • I know right!? I need to try those tarts too!

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5. I loved them even before I knew they were date-sweetened–two gorgeous cakey layers of dessert in one the best flavor combos ever. And then you made them date-sweetened…perfection!! Yep, I will second that best sweet recipe title <3

   • Haha thanks lovely!! These are seriously amazing!! I neeeed to make another batch this week. I’ve already made three!! LOL

6. Okay the are the best of both worlds!! CAn’t get any better than chocolate and PB!

   • Thanks love!! 100% agree!!

   • The peanut flour and applesauce layer was still very wet after it was baked. Are you sure the ingredients amount is correct? Perhaps too much applesauce?

     • Always works for me!

7. Looks amazing! I sold a similar dessert at my coffee shop, it was not a healthy version however! It was super popular though! Great recipe!

   • Thanks Patrick!!

8. These double layered beauties are SO dreamy, Kaila!! The perfect treat for the indecisive like me 😉 Love that they’re sweetened with dates too!!

   • Thanks girlie!! Looooove your cookie recipe!

9. YUMMM!!! How could one not love layers of peanut butter and chocolate?

   • Thanks Em! I think you’ll like these a lot!!

10. Kaila I love your combination of two absolutely amazing classics! I may very well make the blondie batter and eat it before it makes it to the baking pan haha.

    • Thank you so much! And I totally do the same thing with the blondie batter. So yummy.

11. I’m somewhat new to the gluten-free game and I can’t wait to try some of these recipes out! They all look so good!

    • You will LOVE these recipes! All so good.

12. Yep, these are exactly what I need in my life right now. Peanut butter and blondie and brownie in one? You just can’t go wrong!

    • You will LOVE these!!

13. These look seriously amazing. This pregnant can’t wait to try!

    • Thanks Kristyn! Enjoy them!

14. So many great recipes! Yummed & Tweeted!Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Have a great week!
    Kim

    • Thank you!!!

    • Could you skip the chocolate layer and jyst bake the blondie layer?

      • Yes I have a recipe for just the blondie layer on the blog!! Search for it!

15. Thoes all look amazing – especially those blondie brownies. You can never go wrong with PB and chocolate 🙂

    • Thanks so much Myra!!

16. All the peanut butter recipes!! Dreams coming true! Can’t wait to try these brownies!

    • Thanks Nicci! Enjoy!!

17. Oh these are so exciting!! I love the base using chickpeas and peanut flour!! So healthy and creative.

    • Thanks Cora!!

18. Ok so these look delicious… I LOVE peanut butter and my friend is vegan so these are going to be a winner for sure! Im seeing her Tuesday so will whip some up Monday ready… ill check back in and let you know how they went down! #brilliantblogposts

    • Let me know how you like them!!

19. Your Brownies will be a very special treat that we will enjoy! Hope you have a fantastic weekend and thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon!
    Miz Helen

    • Let me know when you make them!!

20. Yum!! These look amazing!

    • Thank you!!

21. These look decadent! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up.

    • Thanks Helen!

22. Chocolate and peanut butter is the perfect combination! These brownies look awesome!

    • Thank you so much Kat!!

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25. I love anything brownie/blondie! Yum!

    • Oop, I didn’t mean to add a link! Thanks so much for linking up with us for Healthy Vegan Fridays! I’m Pinning and sharing!

    • Thanks Mary Ellen! You’ll LOVE these.

26. These look delicious!!
    xx
    Courtney

    • Thanks Courtney!!

27. These blondie brownies look amazing!!

    • THANK YOUUUU!

28. Those look yummy! Thanks for sharing with us at Funtastic Friday!

    • So welcome!! Thanks for hosting!!

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31. […] batches of your favorites. So far I’ve shared two delicious dessert recipes this season, my Peanut Butter Blondie Brownies and my vegan take on classic coffee cake, but I couldn’t let Easter come and go without […]

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33. […] But seriously, when is chocolate and peanut butter NOT a good combination!? […]

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36. The bottom peanut/applesauce layer remains very wet and mushy after being baked twice.

    • Not sure what went wrong! Did you add the chickpeas as well?

37. […] place in my heart. It’s a classic. Good on its own, good as a topping, and ESPECIALLY good in desserts. I am proving that today by sharing my version of my FAVORITE childhood dessert. As I mentioned in […]

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