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Healthy Pumpkin Brownies
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Healthy Pumpkin Brownies (plant-based)

These brownies have no dairy, refined sugar, and just a few simple ingredients. They are kid-friendly because they are so good. And, the best part is that they are super easy to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert, fall food
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Servings: 9 slices
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Michelle Kadera at The Happy and Wholesome Mommy

Equipment

  • 1 baking dish (8x8), lined and greased
  • 2 medium mixing bowls

Ingredients

Flax egg

  • 4 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 8 tablespoons water

Dry ingredients

  • 1 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 cup coconut sugar
  • ⅔ cup oat flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup vegan chocolate chips

Wet ingredients

  • ½ cup pumpkin puree, from a can
  • ½ cup creamy cashew butter almond butter works, too
  • ½ cup coconut oil, slightly melted
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and grease with coconut oil spray. Set aside.
  • Make your flax egg: mix the ground flaxseed with water. Set it aside to thicken up.
  • Mix the dry ingredients, except the chocolate chips, in a medium bowl.
  • Mix the wet ingredients in a separate medium bowl.
  • Add the wet to the dry and mix everything up with a spatula, however, do not over-mix.
  • Pour the batter into the greased pan. Evenly spread out the mixture into one layer.
  • Top the batter with the chocolate chips.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. Place a toothpick into the center and make sure it comes out clean. If it has some wet batter on it, bake it for a few more minutes.
  • Allow the brownies to cool for 20 minutes.
  • Cut the brownies into squares, add a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream over top, and enjoy!

Notes

These brownies can be crumbly, especially right out of the oven. Place the cooled brownies into the fridge and let them harden up a bit to lessen the crumbs.
Store these brownies in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to a week! Or, in the freezer in a large ziplock bag in one layer for up to 3 months. 
Pro tip: These brownies are big. Feel free to cut them into smaller pieces. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 2118IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 3mg