Picture this—it’s a crisp fall afternoon, you’ve got your favorite sweater on, and your kitchen smells like chocolate heaven with just a hint of pumpkin spice vibes. And guess what? You didn’t even need to bust out a mixer or spend all day measuring flour. These Healthy Pumpkin Brownies are rich, fudgy, and—dare I say—totally guilt-friendly. Oh, and they come together faster than you can say “Where’s the pumpkin spice latte?”

📜 Recipe Card — Healthy Pumpkin Brownies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup almond butter (or any natural nut butter you’ve got hanging out in your pantry)
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus a few extra for sprinkling on top—because more chocolate is never a bad idea)

Instructions

1. Preheat & Prep — Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. Mix the Good Stuff — In a medium bowl, whisk together almond butter, pumpkin puree, eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add the Chocolate Magic — Sift in cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir until just combined.
4. Chocolate Chips Everywhere — Fold in the chocolate chips, then pour the batter into your prepared pan. Sprinkle extra chips on top if you’re feeling fancy.
5. Bake Time — Pop it in the oven for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
6. Cool & Devour — Let them cool (hardest part), slice into squares, and enjoy warm or chilled.

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Healthy Pumpkin Brownies

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• Author: Emily
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 9 brownies 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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Description

Delicious and healthy pumpkin brownies made with almond butter and rich cocoa — perfect for a guilt-free treat.

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Ingredients

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• 3/4 cup almond butter (or any natural nut butter you’ve got hanging out in your pantry)
• 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (plus a few extra for sprinkling on top—because more chocolate is never a bad idea)

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond butter and pumpkin puree until smooth.
3. Add eggs, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract; mix well.
4. Sift in cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt; stir until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips.
6. Pour batter into a lined or greased baking pan.
7. Sprinkle extra chocolate chips on top.
8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
9. Allow to cool before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use natural nut butter without added sugar for the healthiest option. These brownies keep well refrigerated for up to 5 days.

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 brownie
• Calories: 150
• Sugar: 10g
• Sodium: 100mg
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 4g
• Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: healthy pumpkin brownies, pumpkin dessert, almond butter brownies, gluten-free brownies

🧡 Wrap-Up

Honestly, these Healthy Pumpkin Brownies might be your new go-to fall (or winter… or Tuesday) treat. They’re rich, moist, and give you that cozy, homemade feeling without the sugar crash. Plus, the one-bowl magic makes cleanup a breeze—so you can get back to your blanket and Netflix faster.