Chocolate-Pumpkin Brownies

Pumpkin and chocolate combine in these upgraded brownies that use fall-inspired spices to provide delicious seasonal flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 egg whites
• 1 large egg
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅔ cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons applesauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

Step 2

Combine pumpkin, brown sugar, applesauce, egg whites, and egg in a large mixing bowl. Beat using an electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Beat on low speed until batter is smooth. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.