Can I make these brownies vegan?

Yes! To make vegan, use a plant-based protein powder, dairy-free butter and swap the pancake syrup for pure maple syrup. Also, make sure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.

Do these brownies taste like pumpkin?

No, these brownies don’t taste like pumpkin at all! The pumpkin simply serves as a substitute for the traditional butter and oil found in brownies. These brownies taste rich and fudgy just like traditional brownies but without all the extra calories.

What kind of pumpkin should I use for these brownies?

Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix for this healthy pumpkin brownie recipe. The only ingredient should be pumpkin. My favorite brand of canned pumpkin is L ibby . I think it produces the best taste and texture while baking but any canned pumpkin works. You can also substitute canned pumpkin for fresh pumpkin puree, sweet potato puree or butternut squash puree.