Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Step 2

In a small bowl, prepare the flax egg and set aside for 5 minutes.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine all the brownie base ingredients, as well as the prepared flax egg, and stir to combine for a smooth batter.

Step 4

In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine all the pumpkin peanut butter layer ingredients and stir to combine for a thick frosting texture.

Step 5

Now grease an 8x8 baking pan with some coconut oil and pour in the brownie base. Distribute it evenly in the pan and smooth the top.

Step 6

Now layer on the pumpkin peanut butter mixture as evenly and smoothly as you can over the top of the brownie base. Sprinkle on the chocolate chips if desired.

Step 7

Bake the brownies in the oven for 30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely before slicing.