Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or sunbutter)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
- A sprinkle of salt
- Optional mix-ins: nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, nut butter, maple syrup, and eggs. Whisk until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, stirring until incorporated.
- Fold in any desired mix-ins.
- Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool completely before lifting out and cutting into squares.
Notes
For a fudgier texture, bake for a shorter time; for cake-like brownies, bake longer. Allow cooling for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American