Fudgey Kabocha Brownies
Serves: 8
Happy Friday! I hope you have had a great week! Although not as warm as last weekend, we are still expected to have sun, which is always welcome! There are no big plans in the mix for the weekend other than some much needed relaxation! This week has been very busy and then with my nightly cleaning sprees, I am exhausted! Maybe a movie will be in order? ?
OK, so yes, this is REALLY happening right now!!!! KABOCHA BROWNIES!!! If you can make brownies out of beans, why not a kabocha squash?! Yes, it is true…it can be done! And not only can it be done, BUT it can be done so well that the boyfriend had no idea he was eating squash and requested a second batch! Even after finding out there was squash in them….he STILL wanted more! You can’t taste the squash at all! I know this is a bit strange, but trust me, you will love them! I hope you give them a try!
As I am writing this, I am thinking they might even qualify for Laura’s #strangebutgood Friday link up! Make sure to check out the other crazy delicious recipes that are shared there today too!
Fit Ingredients
- 1 1/2c (300g) kabocha squash, cooked (flesh only)
- 1/4c (28g) coconut flour
- 3 tbs (15g) cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2c (115g) liquid egg whites (or 4 large egg whites)
- 2 tbs (28g) coconut oil
- 1 tbs pure vanilla extract
- sweetener of choice (2 tbs honey/agave or stevia, to taste)
- 2 tsp chocolate extract, optional
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- 5×7 in baking pan
- parchment paper
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Directions
1. Pre heat your oven to 375 degrees.
2. Line your baking pan with parchment paper.
3. Put your mashed kabocha, eggs, egg whites, coconut oil, vanilla and chocolate extract and sweetener in a blend.
4. Blend well.
5. Pour mixture into a bowl.
6. Mix in your coconut flour and cocao powder.
7. Pour batter into your pan.
8. Bake for ~ 40 minutes.
9. Allow to cool before slicing.
Super chocolatey, fudgey and all around total brownie flavor!! These brownies were amazing AND healthy! Plus they are a great way to sneak in some extra veggies! ?
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Nutrition: (for 1 out of 8 brownies)
Calories: 87.7, Protein: 4.1g, Carbs: 6.9g, Fat: 5.3g (4g Saturated), Sodium: 51mg, Fiber:2g (Net Carbs: 4.9g)
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*Do you have any exciting plans for the weekend?
*When was the last time you went to the movies?
* Do you think this recipe us #strange? ?