Pumpkin Brownies with Cocoa Powder
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!
Servings: 6 brownies
Calories: 272kcal
Cost: $3
Equipment
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 pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup walnuts plus extra for garnish
- 1/4 cup pure 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: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg