It’s been a while since I shared a brownie recipe hasn’t it? Well, it’s time to change that for sure.
I was scrolling through some of my really old recipes the other day and realizing that I’ve never made a completely vegan brownie. I’ve tried tons of variations but I don’t think I’ve ever taken on the challenge of creating a good one before. For these I used some pumpkin for texture and to help keep them on the healthier side of things.
I know, you’re probably like “How could you defile a perfectly good browine with veggies!” :O Honestly though, these might surprise you by how good they are without a ton of unhealthy ingredients.
Something about most recipes I’ve seen for vegan brownies in the past is that they simply replace the eggs and dairy with lots of sugar and oil. Now you obviously can’t have a good brownie without it being sweet and fudgy. That’s why I was curious if I could make a brownie with just a tad more balance than the average.
This recipe relies almost completely on the coconut for that buttery texture we love in brownies. Then most of the sweetness comes naturally from banana. I’m not saying these are going to taste exactly like the bakery brownies you may be used to. However, when the craving for brownies hits and you’d like a smarter option these are perfect for the job.
Now I realize these are a little bit, okay a lot, out of season, but I’m okay with that. I mean, we do live in a day and age where we can get pretty good quality canned pumpkin puree year round. I try to get a brand that doesn’t have any other ingredients added and I just really like the texture it gives these brownies. Also, I had to add just a little sprinkle of mini chocolate chips because, you know, chocolate 😛 .
If you try these I’d love to know what you think and I hope you enjoy!
Chocolate & Coconut Pumpkin Brownies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 8-10 servings
Give your brownies a recipe makeover with these healthy versions using pumpkin. They're dairy free, gluten free, and vegan!
Ingredients
1/2 cup pumpkin puree
1 medium banana, mashed
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup shredded, unsweetened dessicated coconut
1/2 cup cocoa powder
2 tablespoons ground flax seed
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 teaspoons baking bowder
1/2 cup oat flour
1/4 cup miniature chocolate chips (dairy free)
additional coconut shreds for top (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C) and line an 8x8 inch or 7x11 inch baking pan with parchment or wax paper.
In a medium mixing bowl, mash the banana well and stir in pumpkin puree and almond milk. Add the cocoa powder while whisking then Stir in salt, the baking powder, flax, maple, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined. Mix in the coconut and oat flour then stir in until smooth. Pour the batter into prepared pan and sprinkle chocolate chips over the batter evenly.
Bake the brownies for 25-30 minutes until the center doesn't jiggle when the pan is nudged. Remove from oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting. These brownies are very fudgy until completely cooled so you can chill them in the fridge or freezer to make them cool faster or simply enjoy them warm and messy. 😉
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Dear @gringalicious, I'm a confectioner and I make a lot of sweets, but it would never have occurred to me to invent or combine something like that, this looks very good, your recipes are really incredible, I congratulate you, I will try to make them according to your steps
@ecxiquia04 Thanks so much!
Yummy, superb click dear. @gringalicious
@raoumar thanks
The dessert looks very tasty and delicious. Thanks for the recipe and ingredients. Wonderful presentation and a good looking seeet dish. Keep il.the good work.🍰🍰🍰
@kamrankhan900 thanks so much for taking the time to comment
That is a very special treat, next to chilled milk and watching the movies (or the worldcup)
@hyperkid great idea with the milk
this looks so delicious, I will try to prepare it, I adore brownie
Thank you!
Coconut and chocolate, my favorite combination :) . It is tasty dessert, thank you for the recipe. Hugs
@allesia I am so glad you liked it, thanks so much for commenting
oh my gosh @gringalicious these suckers are actually pretty healthy, I could eat a half dozen at a time! great job and perfect photos too!
That's so kind of you. Thanks @janton
Amazingly gorgeous photos, as always
@noboxes Thanks!
It looks delicious! I will try it once
@ngocbich Thanks!😀
Forget the brownies, where did you get that awesome plate????
hey @goldmatters , those plates actually came from Target. Apparently they are very popular, they are always out of stock. I just needed a few for my prop collection.
Super cool!
@goldmatters So glad you like it.
Testy and sweet.....👍
@mohammedmubeen thanks
This picture are very good angle and your work is very good and your photography very nice thanks for steeming dear
@sumitburman thanks
Hi @Gringalicious. What is your all time favorite desert to make? For me, i'm a pie person. I love pecan pie, and key lime pie.
@remotediscovery I do not know that I have a favorite, perhaps cookies, but I like it all
Yes please!! lol :) Have you ever made brownies with black beans?? :)
@mrchef111 yes, I have
looks delicious
@prabhav thanks
me gusto mucho tu receta pero las fotos estan muy bonitas
@marynes5 muchas gracias
This is food photography nice.
Anyone hungry here.They are see this food photo and feeling eating.
Nice work @gringalicius
@ohimahathir thanks so much for commenting
Wow! You made me salivate with these yummy brownies! It’s really the first time i know that we can use the pumpkin purée to prepare this incredible brownies!
@creativewoman I hope you have a chance to give it a try
wow seems like brownies will be my first weakness that's so yummy
@blazing I don't think you have any weaknesses
@Gringalicious I must say beautiful posts and stunning presentation. Keep up the good work!
@jennifermac thanks so much for the kind words
Brownie looks very appetizing 😍😍😍
Pumpkin puree is the basis for my vegan cakes! They always are good ;)
@monika-homa vegan cakes, I'll have to check it out
Those brownies look really delicious, thanks for the recipe, gonna try this combinations of flavors. ;)
@analiciaat86 thanks
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@dianadora thanks
is my pleasure
@dianadora 😀
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@dianadora 😀
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Do you own a restaurant or an author of a cookbook?
@realestatecoach no, no restaurant. Perhaps a coffee table cookbook in the future
Have you thought about putting these recipes and photography together into a book or even an ebook?? They are so beautiful! I would totally want one in my kitchen just to admire 🙌
@polebird I am considering a coffee table cookbook. Coffee table just means it's a hard bound book with focus on the photography. Thanks for asking
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I almost chipped my tooth trying to take a bite of those brownies when my tooth bit into my screen.
@rentmoney yeah, that can be dangerous
Now i have good recipe to make delicious Brownies, they will not be like yours, but I will try.
@sabrip I hope they turn our well for you
Que rico me gusta el chocolate.
@margarita21 muchas gracias
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Very comprehensive :-)
@stevemack thanks
This looks amazing, will defenitely give it a try
@shubhamn thanks
really perfect my friend 👌👌
@farhadchef thanks for commenting
I looooove food photography and still doing my best lol
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Lovely photos and lovely recipe, I liked it! Very! )
@aibolit66 I am so glad you liked it
I love your brownie
@makesushi thanks so much for telling me
Hi
Do you yourself prepare this beauty and tasty food?
Or are you just making a photo?
@yak15 it's all me
This is cool.
Let me find a recipe for traditional Russian cuisine, and will you prepare it?
I'm wondering what will come of it.
I also like to cook but only for the soul and not professionally.
@yak15 Thanks!
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@manduto Thanks!
Todo lo que lleve chocolate es divino @gringalicious., pero esto es un lujo. Que presentación tan hermosa.
@lisfabian muchas gracias
Wow, this is nice! I wouldn't mind vegetarian brownies. Thanks for sharing.
@foodieconfession I'm so glad you think so!
I am hungry and watching this does not help hahaha, I'll try it out to calm my hunger! You're amazing!
@marcosdm So glad you like it!
This looks so delicious, I'll definitely try to do it! thanks for sharing
@paulavg It's my pleasure!
Rico, original y deliciosoooo. Me encanto la idea, buena combinación.
@luisanaport Gracias!😀
I'm a confectioner and I make a lot of sweets, but it would never have occurred to me to invent or combine something like that, this looks very good, your recipes are really incredible, I congratulate you, I will try to make them according to your steps
@rushmichaels I hope it works for you. Thanks so much for commenting
Looks amazing! Do you think I could replace the oat flour to almond flour for this recipe?
@cuchicucha I think so. I haven't tried it so the texture might change a little since almond flour has a higher fat content, but I think they'd still work. Let me know if you try it. 😀
Sure ! thank you!
@cuchicucha You're very welcome!
This dessert looks delicious, to prepare it ...
@janben06 It's so easy too!
You know, I've always wondered how could I bake something that looks great, that tastes good and makes you still looks nice without much trouble... and then POP! You appear with this wonder, thank you @gringalicious really!
@johntkd 😀
what?
@johntkd Haha