Fudgy Butternut Squash Brownies
Rich, ultra-fudgy brownies made with smooth butternut squash purée, cocoa powder, and melty chocolate chips. A secretly wholesome twist that tastes just like classic fudge brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–27 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 (8×8 inch) pan
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
1 cup pureed butternut squash*
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup coconut sugar**
2/3 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free AP blend)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
1. Peel and chop butternut squash into small cubes.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add squash and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
3. Drain squash and purée in a food processor until completely smooth. Chill until cold.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment.
5. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
6. In another bowl, combine cooled squash purée, eggs, vanilla, and coconut sugar until smooth.
7. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
8. Fold in 1 cup chocolate chips.
9. Spread batter into prepared pan and sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
10. Bake 25–27 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
11. Cool 5–10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Store-bought cubed butternut squash can be used.
Coconut sugar may be replaced with white or brown sugar.
For gluten-free brownies, substitute gluten-free all-purpose flour.
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