Homemade Beet Brownies
Give your favorite dessert a healthy kick with this beet brownie recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked, pureed beets (about 2 medium beets)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Optional
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare the Beets: If using fresh beets, boil or roast them until soft, then peel and puree in a food processor until smooth. You’ll need about 1 cup of beet puree.
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking pan.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together the beet puree, melted coconut oil (or butter), maple syrup, coconut sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. If using, fold in chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate for extra richness.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean (a few crumbs are okay for a fudgy texture).
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting. Enjoy!