Pumpkin Brownies – Ranch Malibu
These rich Pumpkin Brownies use either pureed pumpkin or sweet potatoes as a nutritious and moist base, and are sweetened with maple syrup, coconut sugar, and dark chocolate chips.
The Ranch at Live Oak Malibu assists guests in re-calibrating their mind, body and spirit through an intensive week long endurance, wellness and nutrition program. Located three miles above the Pacific Ocean in the Santa Monica Mountains, the 15-cottage retreat is beautifully situated on a large working ranch. The open-air kitchen at The Ranch makes meal time a communal experience. Guests are encouraged to join the Chef during his weekly cooking class to learn the basic techniques and skills required to create a healthy plate. These lessons are reinforced when guests return home with regular communication from The Ranch, including seasonal recipes and tips for maintaining results, like this sweet and nutritious treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree - or sweet potato purée
- 3/4 cup nut or seed butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla bean powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- Coconut oil – for the baking dish
Instructions
- Preheat oven 350 degrees.
- Lightly oil an 8×8 square baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the puree, nut butter and maple syrup until smooth.
- Add in the coconut sugar, almond flour, cacao powder, baking soda, vanilla and salt. Stir well, being careful not to over mix.
- Add in the chocolate chips and again stir until just combined.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Cool completely and cut into 12-16 squares.
Tasty!