Butternut Squash Brownies

Chocolaty brownies made with the added bonus of butternut squash. The squash gives these brownies a great fudgy texture and takes the place of butter and oil!

I made these brownies over the weekend and a few of my kids were less than delighted about them. Mind you, they didn’t taste them at this point, they just noticed the addition of pureed butternut squash in the batter. #dontjudgeabrowniebyitsbatter

Of course, once these same kids saw the finished product, it was “what butternut squash in the batter?” Then, they proceeded to inhale a few, then, a few more. #itoldthemso

A short supply list: An 8 x 8 baking pan + non stick cooking spray (or your favorite way to grease a pan). Plus, a mixing bowl and silicone spatula. Of course, you will also need measuring cups and spoons.

What Ingredients Are Needed?

• Butternut squash puree
• Flour + Salt + Baking powder + Ground cinnamon
• Unsweetened cocoa powder
• Sugar
• Eggs + Vanilla
• Chocolate chips

How Do I Make Puree from Fresh Squash? Find detailed instructions right here.

Or Use Your Microwave (for frozen): Place 1 cup of frozen squash in a microwave safe bowl. Add just a bit of water…just enough to line the bottom of the bowl. Cover and microwave for 1-2 minute intervals, then, toss lightly. Continue until squash is soft. Mash squash with a potato masher or stick blender until desired consistency is achieved.

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Yield: 9-12 brownies

Butternut Squash Brownies

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Butternut Squash Brownies- - Chocolaty brownies made with the added bonus of butternut squash. The squash gives these brownies a great fudgy texture and takes the place of butter and oil! 

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butternut squash, pureed 
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• dash of salt
• dash of ground cinnamon 
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 x 8 baking pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, sugar, cocoa powder, salt and ground cinnamon. Then, add in squash, eggs and vanilla. Mix until fully combined. Stir in chocolate chips.
3. Spread batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let brownies cool for 25-30 minutes before cutting.

Notes

• adapted from good cheap eats

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 190Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 47mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 25gProtein: 3g

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