Healthy Butternut Squash Fudge Brownies
Delicious and nutritious brownies made with butternut squash, rich cocoa, and maple syrup, perfect for a guilt-free dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 15 ounces Butternut Squash Puree
- 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
- 1/2 cup Peanut Butter
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chunks (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the butternut squash puree, maple syrup, peanut butter, and vanilla extract together until smooth.
- Incorporate the cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt into the wet ingredients, stirring gently.
- Add the optional dark chocolate chunks and fold them into the mixture.
- Prepare an 8×8 inch baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Cool in the dish for 10 minutes, then lift out and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to a week in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butternut squash brownies, vegan dessert, gluten-free brownies