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Pumpkin Brownies with Cocoa Powder

Kelly Jensen
These pumpkin brownies with cocoa powder are a great treat when you want something naturally sweet. They're vegan, dairy free, and one of our favorite desserts!
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Baked Goods, Baking
Cuisine American
Servings 6 brownies
Calories 272 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 13-ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup nut butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut flour or any gluten free flour you prefer
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup walnuts plus extra for garnish
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or other natural sweetener, see note below!

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  Grease a 9x5 baking dish and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl mash the pumpkin with the nut butter, coconut flour, cacao powder, vanilla extract, and maple syrup.
  • Stir well until a thick dough forms (thin with a little water if needed), and add to the baking dish.  Top brownies with extra walnuts.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, allow to cool, slice, and enjoy!

Notes

A Note on Natural Sweeteners

My favorite natural sweeteners are agave nectar, maple syrup, and honey. Any of these can be used for these delicious pumpkin brownies.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 12gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 411mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 2mg
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