Quinoa Brownies

Quinoa Brownies

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Several weeks ago I needed several new yummy and exciting recipes to take on a trip. I decided to try these Quinoa Brownies, courtesy of A Nourished Family 

I couldn't believe how much healthy goodness was packed into these tiny little brownies! If you are a health nut like myself, I highly recommend you try these little boogers! 

Quinoa Brownies

• 1 cup Cooked Quinoa
• 1⁄4 cup Rolled Oats
• 1⁄2 cup Whole Wheat Pastry Flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon Maple Syrup
• 2⁄3 cups Coconut Sugar
• 3 tablespoonsButter
• 1⁄2 cup Butternut Squash Puree
• 1⁄3 cup Vanilla Almond Milk (or regular + 1 tsp vanilla)
• 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
• 4 tablespoons Ground Flax
• 1 cup Dark Chocolate chips (make sure to use vegan choc chips if you are strictly vegan)
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• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook butternut squash - either over the stovetop or in the microwave. (I cooked mine in the microwave -- added 1/3 cup water and microwaved for 4 minutes. Then drained). Add almond milk to the cooked butternut squash, and then puree with an immersion blender. Add all ingredients into a medium mixing bowl.Spray a 9x9 glass baking pan with non-stick spray. Pour in the brownie batter and cook for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.Enjoy with a glass of almond milk! (optional)

 

Blessings - 

 

~ Aspen