Fudgy Cacao and Peanut Butter Hemp Seed Brownie
A deeply rich, gluten-free brownie crafted with creamy crunchy peanut butter, raw cacao, and hemp seeds. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup for a rich, nutrient-dense snack.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Victoria + Lila
Victoria created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min
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Equipment
Oven · Whisk · Mixing bowl
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Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan w…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
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Whisk together the crunchy peanut butter
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the crunchy peanut butter, eggs, and maple syrup until smooth and thoroughly combined.
Look for: smooth and thoroughly combined
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Add the raw cacao powder and ground…
Add the raw cacao powder and ground hemp seeds to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until a thick, uniform batter forms.
Look for: a thick, uniform batter forms
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Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips…
Gently fold in the dark chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Look for: evenly distributed throughout the batter
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Transfer the batter into the prepared baking…
Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, using a spatula to smooth it evenly into the corners.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18…
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs.
Look for: the edges are set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs
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Remove from the oven and allow the…
Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan for 30 minutes before slicing into 6 equal squares.
Allow: 30 minutes
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Store leftovers in an airtight container at…
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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