Description
Flourless pumpkin brownies are a decadent dessert that perfectly blends rich chocolate with warm pumpkin spices, creating a cozy treat for any fall gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond or peanut butter)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, mix together cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Everything: Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until well combined; the batter should be thick yet pourable.
- Pour & Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out evenly. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean but moist.
- Cool & Serve: Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares. Optionally drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with chopped nuts before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in chocolate chips or chopped nuts. - Substitute pumpkin puree with sweet potato puree for a unique twist.