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Pumpkin Workout Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 12 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 9 brownies (approximately 2-inch squares) 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Pumpkin Workout Brownies are a healthy, fudgy treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while fueling your body. Made with wholesome ingredients like pumpkin puree and almond butter, they combine the rich taste of chocolate with a subtle pumpkin spice flavor. Ideal as a post-workout snack or guilt-free dessert, these brownies are easy to prepare and become even more delicious after chilling overnight.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder
  • 3 tbsp chocolate protein powder or additional cocoa powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2/3 cup almond butter (or allergy-friendly substitute like sunbutter or pumpkin seed butter)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare almond butter: Gently warm the almond butter until it becomes easily stir-able but not hot, ensuring it blends smoothly with the other ingredients.
  3. Mix ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, warmed almond butter, sugar, cocoa powder, protein powder (or extra cocoa), vanilla extract, salt, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir thoroughly until the batter is completely smooth and well combined.
  4. Spread batter: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent baking.
  5. Bake: Place the pan on the center oven rack and bake for 20-25 minutes. For extra fudgy brownies, bake closer to 20 minutes. The brownies will be slightly undercooked when removed.
  6. Cool and refrigerate: Allow the brownies to cool at room temperature, then loosely cover with a paper towel and refrigerate overnight. This chilling time helps the brownies firm up while maintaining their fudgy texture and enhances the sweetness.
  7. Serve and store: Frost as desired before serving. Refrigerate leftovers for 2-3 days or cut into squares and freeze for up to one month. You can enjoy them straight from the freezer if preferred.

Notes

  • Use sunbutter or pumpkin seed butter as an allergy-friendly alternative to almond butter.
  • You can use regular unsweetened cocoa powder or a combination of regular and Dutch-processed cocoa powder for flavor variation.
  • Brownies are undercooked when removed from the oven but firm up after refrigeration, preserving a fudgy texture.
  • This recipe is intended as a healthier snack option rather than a traditional dessert for bake sales or parties.
  • To enhance flavor, consider frosting the brownies with your favorite healthy frosting before serving.
  • Freeze leftover brownie squares for up to one month. They are delicious eaten directly from the freezer.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: pumpkin brownies, healthy brownies, workout snacks, healthy dessert, gluten free, pumpkin spice dessert, protein brownies, almond butter brownies, fudgy brownies

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