Name: Butternut Squash Brownies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup butternut squash (fresh or frozen, puréed); 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted); 1 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed); 2 large eggs (whisked); 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup unsweetened cacao powder; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. instant coffee (optional); 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus 1/4 cup for topping)

Who doesn’t love a sneaky little veggie in their dessert? These butternut squash brownies bake up fudgy, rich and oh-so-chocolatey, with just the right hint of sweetness. They’re quick to whip up and the perfect way to sneak some goodness into your sweet treat stash. One bite and—boom!—you’ll be hooked.

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Butternut Squash Brownies

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 16

Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup butternut squash fresh or frozen, puréed
1/2 cup coconut oil melted
1 cup light brown sugar lightly packed
2 large eggs whisked
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup unsweetened cacao powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. instant coffee optional
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips plus 1/4 cup for topping

Instructions

Butternut squash purée

Place squash in steamer basket set over 2 cups of boiling water and steam for 15 minutes, or until fork tender.
Drain and transfer to food processor or blender. Purée until smooth and creamy.
Measure out 1 cup and let it cool completely before using.

Brownies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 9-in. square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In large mixing bowl, whisk together cooled butternut squash purée, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until smooth.
In medium bowl, whisk together flour, cacao powder, baking powder, salt and instant coffee (if using).
Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until edges are set and toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Slice once fully cooled.