Description
These Healthy Pumpkin Brownies are rich, fudgy, and loaded with chocolatey goodness. Made with pumpkin puree, maple syrup, and cashew butter, they’re grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free — perfect for a wholesome fall treat that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips, melted (3.3 oz)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (47g)
- 2 tablespoons cassava flour (25g)
- 1 teaspoon espresso powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the cashew butter, chocolate chips, and avocado oil together. Stir until smooth and remove from heat to cool for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, cassava flour, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the slightly cooled chocolate-cashew mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix with an electric hand mixer on medium speed until combined.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until a thick, fudgy batter forms.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20–22 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is just slightly soft. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool on the counter for 20 minutes, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.
- Lift the brownies out of the pan using the parchment paper. Slice into 16 squares, wiping the knife between cuts for clean edges.
Notes
- Store brownies in the fridge for best texture and freshness.
- Use almond butter or peanut butter if preferred, though flavor may vary slightly.
- Espresso powder enhances the chocolate flavor and is optional but recommended.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 27mg
