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1-Bowl Butternut Brownies

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1-bowl vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free brownies made super moist with the addition of butternut squash puree for a healthy dessert!

1-Bowl Butternut Brownies stacked on wooden board by Flora & Vino

Hi, friends!

It might still feel like summer out, but it’s definitely baking season and I made you brownies just to prove it.

I’m more than happy to sweat it out in front of my crowded double oven to create some new fall favorites.

These 1-Bowl Butternut Brownies are gluten-free, no-oil-added, refined-sugar-free, and made with only FIVE ingredients!

1-Bowl Butternut Brownies stacked on wooden board by Flora & Vino

What You Need to Make Butternut Brownies

Here’s what you need:

  • butternut squash puree
  • Georgia Grinders Creamy Peanut Butter
  • maple syrup
  • almond flour
  • cacao powder
  • dark chocolate chips 

That’s it!

Substitutions For Butternut Squash 

Butternut Brownies does have a certain ring to it, doesn’t it?

Do you like Butternut Squash?

You’ve probably enjoyed it in your fair share of cold weather soups and stews, but have you ever tried baking with it?

I love adding squash to my recipes because it adds moisture and creaminess to baked goods.

If you’re not a butternut fan, any winter squash can be substituted for the butternut squash in this recipe.

Alternatively, you can buy ready-to-go cans of butternut squash puree for convenience.

brownie ingredients in mixing bowl by Flora & Vino

How to Make Brownies with No-Added-Oil

These brownies are made super moist by using Georgia Grinders Creamy Peanut Butter in place of oil.

I love using Georgia Grinders nut butters in my recipes because they’re handcrafted in small batches without any added sugars, oils, or emulsifiers.

The only ingredients are peanut and salt– just the way I like it!

The hint of sea salt works perfectly in these brownies to draw out the sweetness of the squash and maple syrup.

I used a blend of their creamy peanut butter and pecan butter in this recipe, but any one of their fantastic nut butter will work!

brownie ingredients mixed in bowl with spatula by Flora & Vino

How to Make 1-Bowl Butternut Brownies

I made my 1-Bowl Butternut Brownies in muffin tins, but you can also make this recipe using a sheet pan by increasing the bake time slightly (maybe 5-10 mins) and watching closely for doneness.

Test out the center with a toothpick and remove from the pan from the oven when the toothpick comes out clean.

Using a muffin tin to make desserts is great, though, because it bakes the brownies into perfectly pre-portioned snacks.

Also, how cute are brownies that look like muffin tops?

brownies in muffin tin unbaked by Flora & Vino

How to Serve 1-Bowl Butternut Brownies

Enjoy these easy 1-Bowl Butternut Brownies as a fun fall dessert or snack.

I love to have mine with a cool glass of unsweetened almond milk for an afternoon pick-me-up or after dinner treat.

They freeze well, too, so if you’re the only Butternut Brownie-eater in your house, don’t worry!

Store leftovers in a  freezer-safe container and reheat in the microwave in ~30 second increments and enjoy the stash for 2-3 months.

eNjoy!

1-Bowl Butternut Brownies stacked on wooden board by Flora & Vino

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If you make these 1-Bowl Butternut Brownies recipe, let me know!

Be sure to leave me a comment, rating, and review so I can use your feedback to create more yums.

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XO Lauren

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1-Bowl Butternut Brownies


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  • Author: Flora & Vino
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 12 brownies
  • Diet: Vegan
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1-bowl vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free brownies made super moist with the addition of butternut squash puree for a healthy dessert!


Ingredients

  • heaping 3/4 cup butternut squash purée (or sub pumpkin, acorn squash, etc.)
  • 1 cup Georgia Grinders Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup + 2 TBSP almond flour
  • 1/4 cup + 2 TBSP cacao powder
  • heaping 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips + more for the top, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray, or, alternatively, line with muffin liners.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butternut squash purée, peanut butter, maple syrup, almond flour, and cacao powder and stir everything until well combined.
  3. Fold in the chocolate chips and mix well to evenly distribute.
  4. Using a large spoon, divide the batter between 12 muffin cups and smooth with the back of a spatula to even them out. Add optional chocolate chips to the top here, if desired.
  5. Bake the brownies in the oven for 20 minutes, until the butternut brownies are firm to the touch and lightly browned around their edges.
  6. Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool for ~15 minutes before removing them from the muffin tin to finish cooling.
  7. Refrigerate any leftover brownies in an airtight container for up to on week and freeze them for long term storage.

Notes

How to roast any winter squash: Preheat oven to 400. Scrub the exterior of the squash with a brush under running water and dry. Halve the squash down the center and remove all seeds and pulp with a spoon. Rub the interior with a bit of avocado oil and bake face down for 30-60 minutes, depending on squash size. Watch squash closely after the 30 minute mark. Remove from oven, flip over, and allow to cool. Scoop out the interior for use in this recipe.

Recipe adapted from Minimalist Baker

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: Dessert
  • Cuisine: Vegan, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar-Free

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Filed Under: All Food Recipes, Gluten-Free, Healthy Snacking, Oil-Free, Refined Sugar-Free, Sweets & Treats

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  1. Phoebe

    June 30, 2018 at 7:47 am

    HI Lauren! I’m wondering if you think I could swap sweet potato for the butternut squash? We have a generous sweet potato patch in our garden and I’m always looking for new ways to use them. Thanks for sharing this creative way to use butternut squash!

    Reply
    • Flora&Viino

      July 2, 2018 at 9:26 am

      Hi Phoebe! I think you definitely could sub sweet potato for the squash! Sounds so god. Let me know how you enjoy them! XOXO.

      Reply
  2. Olivia

    November 27, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    Can I use whole wheat flour in this recipe at the same ratio as the almond flour?

    Reply
    • Anonymous

      November 28, 2018 at 8:42 pm

      Hi Olivia! Yes, that should work just fine! Let me know what you think!

      Reply
  3. Cathryn Cooper

    October 7, 2020 at 11:13 am

    Sounds delicious. Do you have the carb breakdown…? Thank you so much.

    Reply
  4. Lindsay

    March 12, 2021 at 1:54 pm

    These are really yummy! I didn’t have enough peanut butter for the recipe so used about half the amount and added some non dairy milk to the batter because it was just so thick. It came out more like fudge than brownies, but the taste is good!

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      March 29, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      Hi Lindsay,

      The fudgier the better!!! So glad that you enjoyed!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  5. Harshul

    July 17, 2021 at 11:23 am

    Such a huge favourite in our family, both with the parents and kids 🙂 Super way to eat squash without sugar and an amazing tea time treat..thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      August 2, 2021 at 5:14 pm

      Hi Harshul,

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed these! They’re the best!

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply
  6. Rona Stein

    October 23, 2022 at 11:24 am

    Did not taste like brownies. Could not taste chocolate, only peanut butter, and not at all sweet. They are brownies— supposed to be sweet! Batter was Too thick to spread in a pan but may have worked better in cupcake tins. Tried again and added 1/4 c cocoa powder, 4 oz melted chocolate, 1/4 c agave, and an egg (because they fell apart). Still only meh.

    Reply
    • Flora & Vino

      October 24, 2022 at 7:43 pm

      Hi Rona,

      Thanks for the feedback and I’m sorry that these brownies weren’t what you expected! Did you make any substitutions to the recipe?

      XOXO Lauren

      Reply

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