Squash Brownies
Sweet and moist squash brownies combine rich cocoa, warming cinnamon, and nuts for a delicious treat suitable for all chocolate lovers and those seeking a veggie-enhanced dessert.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine ⓘ
- 1/2 cup cooking oil ⓘ
- 1 1/2 cups sugar ⓘ
- 1/4 cup brown sugar ⓘ
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla ⓘ
- 1/2 cup buttermilk ⓘ
- 2 1/2 cups flour ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon salt ⓘ
- 1/2 cup cocoa ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon ⓘ
- 2 cups grated squash ⓘ
- 1 cup chopped nuts ⓘ
- 1 cup chocolate morsels ⓘ
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, oil, and sugars.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cocoa, and cinnamon.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in grated squash until evenly incorporated.
- Pour batter into a greased baking pan.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and chocolate morsels on top.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1221
kcal
61% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).