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    Fudgy Squash Brownies - Hide Your Veggies!

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    Fudgy Squash Brownies have it all. They are chocolatey and rich, packed with fiber, have a smooth texture, and are a classic chocolate dessert
    Fudgy Squash Brownies have it all. They are chocolatey and rich, packed with fiber, have a smooth texture, and are a classic chocolate dessert

    Fudgy Squash Brownies have it all. They are chocolatey and rich, packed with fiber, have a smooth texture, and are a classic chocolate dessert.


    Fudgy Squash Brownies are baked in a square pan and dusted with confectioners' sugar

    You may be asking yourself, “What in the world are Squash Brownies?!” Well the name has everything to do with their main ingredient, squash! Yes, the main ingredient is winter squash. This could include butternut squash, pumpkin, hubbard squash, you name it! Brownies made with squash are crazy delicious.

    That’s right, brownies made with squash. This recipe was initially created in an effort to help moms inconspicuously feed their kids more vegetables. Whether that’s your goal or not, trust me when I say that you’ll actually be publicizing the fact that there are vegetables in them. Plus you’ll want them all to yourself!

    Don’t be afraid of this hide-your-veggies dessert. Try it and I promise you’ll love it!

    Fudgy Squash Brownies are guilt-free and delicious for multiple reasons. By adding squash, you increase fiber and give the brownies that extra fudgy texture. Whole wheat flour and olive oil are great substitutes for otherwise processed white flour and vegetable oil. To get the chocolatey flavor that we’re all looking for, I use dark chocolate chips.

    Squares of fudgy squash brownies with veggies

    You can't beat those ingredients in a dessert. They are healthful and each one brings it's own special personality to these brownies with vegetables.

    I typically like to use frozen pureed squash in this recipe. It's just easy. I grab a package in the freezer section and let it thaw. However, you can also use canned squash or pumpkin, or even mashed sweet potatoes—whatever is easiest for you. When it's fall and squash season is at hand, this veggie brownie recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover cooked squash or sweet potato. Try it!

    Ingredients you'll need for Squash Brownies:

    • 1 large egg
    • 1 large egg white
    • 1¼ cups dark brown sugar
    • ¾ cup cooked winter squash
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ⅓ cup whole-wheat flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

    Bake these brownies in an 8-inch square baking dish or pan. Line the inside with parchment paper if you want to lift the brownies out before cutting them. If they last that long. You may just eat them out of the pan!

    With 3 grams of fiber and only 2 grams of saturated fat in each square (not to mention the delicious flavor and texture), you'll find yourself making these healthy brownies often. I will admit, adding the chocolate chips is an added bonus. They give you that melty chocolate in each bite, but just enough and not too much!

    Fudgy Squash Brownies made with vegetables, whole wheat flour and olive oil are healthful and super delicious!

    If you're looking for other healthy dessert options, make sure to check out these great Tara Teaspoon recipes.

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    Fudgy Squash Brownies

    Tara Teaspoon
    Fudgy Squash Brownies have it all. They are chocolatey and rich, packed with fiber, have a smooth texture, and are a classic chocolate dessert.
    4.75 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Servings
    Calories 199 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large egg
    • 1 large egg white
    • 1¼ cups dark brown sugar
    • ¾ cup frozen cooked winter squash thawed
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ⅓ cup whole-wheat flour
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl whisk together egg, egg white brown sugar, winter squash, olive oil and vanilla extract. Add cocoa powder, whole-wheat flour, salt and chocolate chips and mix until well combined.
    • Pour batter into an 8-inch square pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350ºF until brownies spring back to the touch, 23 to 25 minutes.
    • Cool, then dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.

    Notes

    •It's a challenge to come up with a nutritious and delicious brownie. Each square has nearly 3 grams of fiber (thanks to whole-wheat flour) and just 2 grams of saturated fat (thanks to olive oil). The magic ingredient? Squash, to make it moist and rich. Done and done!
    •I use frozen pureed squash in this recipe, but you can swap that for canned pumpkin puree or squash, or mashed sweet potatoes!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 66mgPotassium: 228mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1590IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 1.7mg
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    Filed Under: Brownies, Brownies + Bars, Healthy + Diet Tagged With: brownies, chocolate, dessert, fiber, fudge, healthy, healthy brownies, squash, squashed brownies, sugar, treats, vegetables, whole wheat

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mary Bench says

      July 17, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Squash?!? How fun!

      Reply
    2. Brittany Smart says

      July 19, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      You'd never even know there was squash in these! So delicious

      Reply
    3. E says

      November 17, 2019 at 3:39 am

      Can I use plain flour instead

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        November 18, 2019 at 6:10 pm

        Of course! Since it's only 1/3 cup of flour, feel free to substitute All-purpose flour for the Whole Wheat flour. Thanks for asking! Tara

        Reply
    4. Chef Dennis says

      January 14, 2020 at 2:01 am

      I love everything witch chocolate and this Fudgy Squash Brownies look sooo mouthwatering that I want to take a bite right now! Thanks for sharing this recipe.

      Reply
    5. Jacque Hastert says

      January 14, 2020 at 10:21 am

      I love the flavor that comes from these brownies! The fact that I can make them at home from scratch is even better.

      Reply
    6. David Miskell says

      December 16, 2021 at 11:45 am

      cooking time and temp for fudgy squash brownies?
      replace non milk chocolate bars for unsweetened cocoa powder?
      have to add other dry ingredients?

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        December 17, 2021 at 3:12 pm

        Hi David, thank you for reaching out with your questions. If you scroll all the way down to the bottom of the blog post using this link https://tarateaspoon.com/squashed-brownies/, there is a recipe card where you will see cooking tomes, temp, ingredient list and instructions for this recipe. This recipe has not been tested with non milk chocolate bars, but you could certainly try grating them into the batter in place of the cocoa powder. You may need more chocolate bars than unsweetened cocoa powder to get the same depth of flavor and you may want to cut back on the brown sugar since it sounds like your chocolate bars may be sweetened. Happy baking! Tara

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