3-Ingredient Butternut Brownies
3-Ingredient Butternut Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butternut squash puree, cooked and pureed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder, chocolate or unflavored
- 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips, chunky, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish (approximately 6x4 inches or similar rectangular size) or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
If you don't have pre-made butternut squash puree, cook butternut squash until very tender (steaming or boiling works well), then scoop into a blender and process until completely smooth and pureed. Measure out 1 cup of the puree.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pureed butternut squash, unsweetened cocoa powder, and protein powder. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until a thick, uniform brown batter is formed. Ensure there are no lumps of protein powder.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly to fill the bottom. If using, generously sprinkle the sugar-free chocolate chips over the entire surface of the brownie batter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine for fudgy brownies).
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before cutting into 4 squares and serving. These brownies are delicious warm or chilled.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
3-Ingredient Butternut Brownies
- 1 cup butternut squash puree, cooked and pureed
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup protein powder, chocolate or unflavored
- 1/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips, chunky, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a small baking dish (approximately 6x4 inches or similar rectangular size) or line with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
If you don't have pre-made butternut squash puree, cook butternut squash until very tender (steaming or boiling works well), then scoop into a blender and process until completely smooth and pureed. Measure out 1 cup of the puree.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the pureed butternut squash, unsweetened cocoa powder, and protein powder. Mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until a thick, uniform brown batter is formed. Ensure there are no lumps of protein powder.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Spoon the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly to fill the bottom. If using, generously sprinkle the sugar-free chocolate chips over the entire surface of the brownie batter.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean (a few moist crumbs are fine for fudgy brownies).
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before cutting into 4 squares and serving. These brownies are delicious warm or chilled.
⏱️ 2 min