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Stack of homemade spinach brownies with golden edges and a moist, green spinach-filled center on a white plate, set against a warm kitchen background.

Spinach Brownies

5 from 1 vote
Rich, fudgy, chocolate brownies with a hidden healthy twist – packed with pureed Spinach Brownies for moisture and nutrition without compromising on taste. Perfect for sneaky veggie servings for kids and adults alike.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Frozen spinach - Thawed, squeezed, and blended
  • ½ cup Unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt - Plain
  • 2 Large eggs - Room temperature
  • ½ cup Brown sugar - Packed
  • ¼ cup White sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup Coconut oil - Melted (or butter)
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Dark cocoa powder - Unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips - Optional
  • ¼ cup Chopped walnuts - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Espresso powder - Optional for flavor depth
  • Sea salt flakes - Optional topping

Equipment

  • High-speed blender (For pureeing spinach mixture)
  • 8x8-inch baking pan (Square, lined with parchment)
  • Parchment paper (To prevent sticking)
  • Large mixing bowl (For combining ingredients)
  • Fine-mesh strainer (To squeeze excess water)
  • Rubber spatula (For folding and spreading)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. Let eggs come to room temperature.
  2. Thaw spinach completely, then squeeze out all excess moisture. Blend spinach with applesauce and Greek yogurt until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk cocoa powder, flour, salt, baking powder, brown sugar, and white sugar together.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat eggs with vanilla. Slowly whisk in melted coconut oil, then add spinach mixture. Mix until smooth.
  5. Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Stir in chocolate chips, nuts, or any optional add-ins.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the top and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownieCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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