Peanut Butter Beer Bacon Brownies on the Big Green Egg | Decadent Dessert with a Smoky Twist

unsweetened cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: Dutch-processed cocoa

Carob powder offers a caffeine-free alternative.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor and is dairy-free.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

cooked bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: bacon bits

Turkey bacon lowers fat content while maintaining flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Melt the unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat.

Stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the vanilla extract and peanut butter until smooth.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Pour in the beer and mix until incorporated.

Fold in the cooked bacon and chocolate chips gently.

Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Allow the brownies to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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