Best Dark Chocolate Beet Brownies Recipe
If you want a treat that is both healthy and indulgent this Best Dark Chocolate Beet Brownies Recipe is perfect. These brownies are incredibly fudgy rich and naturally sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked beets pureed until very smooth
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup almond flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips at least 70% cocoa
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Prepare the Beet Puree
- Steam or boil fresh beets until they are very soft. Place them in a food processor and blend until no chunks remain. This smooth puree is the secret to a fudgy texture.
Melt the Dark Chocolate
- Place half of your chocolate chips and the coconut oil in a glass bowl. Melt them together using a microwave or a double boiler. Stir until the mixture is glossy and smooth.
Mix the Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together until light. Stir in the beet puree, vanilla extract, and the melted chocolate mixture. Mix well until the color is deep red.
Combine the Dry Ingredients
- Sift the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder into the wet mixture. Use a spatula to fold everything together gently. Stop mixing as soon as you see no dry flour.
Add the Chocolate Chips
- Fold in the remaining half cup of dark chocolate chips. These will create little pockets of melted chocolate inside the baked brownies. It makes every bite feel extra decadent.
Prepare the Baking Pan
- Preheat your oven to 175°C. Line your square pan with parchment paper. Pour the thick brownie batter into the pan and smooth the top with your spatula.
Bake and Cool
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. A toothpick should come out with a few moist crumbs attached. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before lifting them out.
Slice and Enjoy
- Once cooled, lift the parchment paper to remove the brownies. Use a sharp knife to cut them into 16 equal squares. Serve them at room temperature for the best flavor
Notes
- Don't overbake: Brownies continue to firm up as they cool down. Take them out while the center still looks slightly soft.
- Pre-cooked beets: You can buy vacuum-packed cooked beets at the store to save time. Just make sure they are not in vinegar.
- Nutty crunch: Add half a cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the batter for extra texture.
- Vegan swap: Use flax eggs and vegan chocolate chips to make this recipe completely plant-based.
- Espresso powder: Add a teaspoon of instant espresso to the batter. It makes the chocolate taste even deeper.
- Salted top: Sprinkle a little flaky sea salt on top before serving for a gourmet touch.