Irresistible Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies
These Chocolate Pumpkin Workout Brownies are moist, fudgy, protein-packed, and naturally sweetened, making them the perfect healthy treat or post-workout snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 scoops protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, sift together almond flour, cocoa powder, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread it evenly with the spatula.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the brownies are set but still slightly fudgy in the center.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before slicing.
Notes
[‘Don’t overmix the batter to keep the brownies tender and fudgy.’, ‘Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.’, ‘Check for doneness with a toothpick; it should come out with a few moist crumbs.’, ‘Let the brownies cool completely before slicing for the best texture.’, ‘Customize sweetness by tasting the batter and adding more maple syrup or chocolate chips if desired.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
Keywords: Chocolate, Pumpkin, Brownies, Healthy, Protein, Gluten-Free, Dessert, Snack, Post-Workout, Fall Recipe