Description
Looking for a rich, fudgy treat that’s secretly healthy? These Fudgy Butternut Squash Brownies are the perfect answer! With a velvety texture, intense chocolate flavor, and natural sweetness from roasted squash and maple syrup, they strike the perfect balance between indulgent and nutritious. Ideal for quick breakfast ideas, healthy snack cravings, or satisfying your sweet tooth with a guilt-free dessert. Whether you're hunting for easy dinner desserts, meal prep food ideas, or an easy recipe for your kids, this one checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 cup butternut squash puree
2 large eggs
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon espresso powder (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
2. If using fresh squash, roast cubes at 400°F for 25–30 mins, then blend into a smooth puree.
3. In a large bowl, whisk squash puree, eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
4. In a separate bowl, sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, and optional spices.
5. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in chocolate chips.
7. Pour into prepared pan and top with extra chocolate chips.
8. Bake for 22–28 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Cool in the pan for at least 20–30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Let the brownies cool completely before slicing for clean edges and a fudgy center.
Use room temperature ingredients to prevent coconut oil from solidifying during mixing.
Add cinnamon or espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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