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Pumpkin Protein Brownies

Pumpkin Protein Brownies

Pumpkin protein brownies are a fudgy, nutritious twist on traditional brownies, blending fall flavors with high-protein ingredients for a healthier, kid-approved snack or dessert.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ¼ cup pumpkin puree
  • ⅔ cup natural peanut butter or any nut butter of choice
  • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup chocolate protein powder I prefer vegan protein, but any will do
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
  • Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well-mixed.
  • Add Dry Ingredients: Next, add the cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder, sea salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Stir everything together until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
  • Pour and Spread: Pour the brownie batter into your prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
  • Bake: Pop the dish into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check at the 20-minute mark. The brownies should look set on the edges but still slightly soft in the middle.
    Remember, these are fudgy brownies and are meant to look underbaked in the center—that’s what gives them their rich, chewy texture!
  • Cool Completely: Let the brownies cool in the pan and transfer to the fridge to for a couple hours to set up more. This will help them firm up a bit more, making them easier to cut into squares and help keep their fudgy texture.

Notes

For an added layer of deliciousness, you can top your pumpkin protein brownies with a simple peanut butter frosting. Once the brownies have cooled, here’s how to make the frosting:
  • Ingredients:
    • ¼ cup natural peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon butter (or a plant-based alternative)
Melt the Ingredients: Place the peanut butter and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave for about 20 seconds until they are slightly melted.
Stir to Combine: Stir the melted peanut butter and butter together until smooth and fully combined.
Pour Over Brownies: Drizzle the warm peanut butter mixture over the cooled brownies and spread evenly with a spatula.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14.2gProtein: 5.5gFat: 5.6gSodium: 81.2mgPotassium: 207.9mgFiber: 2.8gSugar: 8.1g
Keyword healthy pumpkin, pumpkin desserts, pumpkin spice
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