Healthier Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies (Gluten Free)
This simple yet delicious dessert is perfect for those sweet tooth cravings. It truly comes together in under 5 minutes and you only need a few simple ingredients to make it happen.
Of course, the cream cheese is the best part of the brownie. Its creamy and sweet and elevates the dessert. The base is also awesome with only a few bananas for sweetness, so you may want to add a little maple syrup for added sweetness.
My basic tip for this recipe is to start with the cream cheese layer in your food processor and then mix the brownie layer. This is a bit counter-intuitive but the brownie layer is harder to clean out from the food processor than the cream cheese (and also darker in color).
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Healthier Cream Cheese Swirl Brownies
Equipment
Ingredients
Brownie Layer:
- 3 medium ripe bananas, pureed
- 1/3 cup almond butter (or creamy peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup cacao powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Cream Cheese Swirl:
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temp
- 1/4 cup granulated sweetener of choice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
- 1/4 cup sugar free chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Line a small 6×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a small food processor, combine the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla and pulse until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl.
- Rinse and wipe down the bowl of the food processor then add in bananas, almond butter, cacao powder and salt. Pulse until incorporated and smooth. Transfer the brownie layer to your baking dish and smooth out the top with a rubber spatula. Dollop on the cream cheese mixture all over. Use a toothpick to swirl around. Drop on the chocolate chips evenly all over. Bake for 30 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean!
- Allow the brownies to set in the pan for 10 minutes then transfer to a wire rack to fully cool prior to slicing. Store leftovers in fridge in an air tight container.
Notes
Nutrition
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It said 261kcal. What will be the calories for each serving assuming that the cake can be cut into 8 slices
Awesome, I’m gonna try it. Can cream cheese be substituted with something please?
Hi Sonya, So glad you like the recipe! I would do mascarpone instead of cream cheese
Hello. I tried your recipe last night and it was very good. I used coconut sugar, and I now know after trial and error from other recipes, that I will need to use MORE or add maple syrup or some other sweetener, as the cocoa being already bitter, made it a little too bitter. I dusted them with some powdered sugar to help. Other than this, they are very good!
Hi Cassie, I’m glad you came back to share your experience with the recipe!Thank you!
the nutritional info is nor clear.. is it for 1 serving?
Hi Simmi, yes the nutrtional info is for 1 serving and the serving size is at the top of each recipe box. The typeface is small but its there!
I can’t wait to try these. They look amazing!
Hi Sandra, you’re going to love them! Enjoy!
um. there’s no flour or baking soda in this recipe?
Hi chris, that is correct.
does it have to be granulated sweetener or can it honey?
HI Margaret, I used granulated sweetener but you can try it with honey or maple syrup – it should work!
how can you replace the peanut butter and almond flour for family with peanuts and most tree nut (almonds, walnuts, brazil nuts) allergies?
Hi Christina, My suggestion to you is to use either tahini or sunflower seed butter. I hope this helps! Thankyou!