Made with a handful of simple ingredients, these gooey pumpkin brownies are so delicious. Unlike traditional brownies, this recipe has no flour, butter or white sugar. I love making them for the whole family to enjoy!

These fudgy pumpkin brownies are the perfect fall twist on my original Gooey Ooey brownie recipe.

A batch of healthy pumpkin brownies with pumpkin swirl and melty chocolate on top.

Are you ready for all things pumpkin yet?

I know I am!

How to Make Healthy Pumpkin Brownies from Scratch

Who needs boxed brownie mix when you can make this moist and healthy version in one bowl in under 30 minutes? Seriously, it’s that easy.

Even better? There are a few alternatives that you can use to make this pumpkin brownies recipe accommodating your dietary restrictions and taste preferences.

First of all, the ingredients you need to make the best healthy pumpkin brownies:

Ingredients for this paleo pumpkin brownies. There are pumpkin puree, chocolate chips, cacao powder, almond flour, maple syrup and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Eggs
  • Coconut oil
  • Maple Syrup
  • Pumpkin Puree
  • Cocoa Powder (or cacao powder)
  • Almond Flour
  • Chocolate Bars or chips of your choice
  • Pumpkin Spices
  • Sea Salt
  • Baking soda (optional)
Directions on how to make gooey and fudgy pumpkin brownies.
Directions on how to make gooey and fudgy pumpkin brownies.

Note:

For this pumpkin brownies recipe, you can either make your own pumpkin puree or purchase canned puree. If you do decide to purchase canned pumpkin puree, make sure you are buying “Pumpkin Puree” not “Pumpkin Pie Puree” which contains additional sweeteners and spices in addition to pumpkin

How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree

A batch of healthy pumpkin brownies with pumpkin swirl and melty chocolate on top.

If you are feeling super domestic, try making pumpkin puree yourself! It does taste better than store-bought. And you get to toast the pumpkin seeds afterward, that’s obviously a bonus!

First, cut off the cord of a sugar pumpkin. Bake it in the oven at 375 F for at least an hour or until a fork can poke through.

Secondly, cut the cooled pumpkin in half. Once it’s cool enough, scoop out the pumpkin seeds (save these for later..you can toast them for a crunchy snack)!

Then, use a spoon to scoop the pumpkin out of its skin. Blend in a high-speed blender or food processor until it turned into a smooth puree.

Tips and Tricks for the Best Pumpkin Brownies

Gooey Paleo Pumpkin Brownies are stacked on top of each other

1. Melt the Chocolate

I used a double pot method to melt the chocolate. You can certainly melt it in the microwave, but it’s easier to control the temperature and texture using a stovetop method.

2. Pumpkin Brownies calls for a Swirl

In order to get that pumpkin swirl on top, fold in the pumpkin puree at the end instead of mixing it in with the brownie batter.

3. Chocolate and Sea salt

Sea salt. Always! It pairs seamlessly with chocolate. Whenever I make these chocolate brownies, my friends’ first reaction is always, “That sea salt on top though!”. Quite the showstopper.

There is a bite in the pumpkin brownie. The texture appears to be soft and fudgy.

4. Baking Soda

If you prefer super gooey and fudgy brownies, you can omit the baking soda altogether.

5. pumpkin brownie Baking Time

I baked these for exactly 24 minutes at 350 degrees F. However, every oven is different. I recommend starting with 20 minutes and use a toothpick to test how done the center of the brownies is. My toothpick came out just slightly wet, so I know it’s not totally raw but also not overcooked.

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Gooey Pumpkin Brownies are stacked on top of each other

 

9 pieces of freshly baked and cut brownies with a few pieces of chocolate chips

Get the recipe:Flourless Gooey Pumpkin Brownies {No Butter}

Yield: 12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Made with a handful of simple ingredients, these gooey pumpkin brownies are so delicious. Unlike traditional brownies, this recipe has no flour, butter or white sugar. I love making them for the whole family to enjoy!
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars
  • 1 cup [Almond flour], packed, 120g
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup *
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup Ghee, or Coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/4 cup [Cacao Powder]
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp pumpkin spices
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda, optional, see notes
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Equipment

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F
  • In a small pot, place 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chocolate bars of your choice. Then, fill the second pot (bigger) with water, half full. Then, place the small pot in the big pot. Bring water to boil then turn the heat to simmer. Stir the chocolate until melted.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, maple syrup and ghee (or coconut oil). Slowly pour the melted chocolate into the batter. Stir well.
  • Then mix in almond flour, cacao powder, pumpkin spice, a pinch of sea salt and baking soda (if using any).
  • Fold in pumpkin puree and walnuts.
  • Pour the brownie batter in a greased 8×8 baking dish. Sprinkle the rest 1/4 cup of chocolate chip on top along with an extra pinch of sea salt.
  • Bake 22 – 25 minutes, or until preferred gooey/cakeyness.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  1. For tips on brownie texture, please see the post above to adjust baking time and baking soda
Serving: 1g, Calories: 182kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 34mg, Sodium: 438mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 13g

The Nutrition Facts above are specific to the ingredients I chose to use for this recipe, which may vary.

Author: Shuang Shuang Liang
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
pumpkin brownie topped with chocolate chips and sea salt