Healthy Pumpkin Patch Brownies
A fun and festive Halloween treat featuring a rich chocolate "dirt" base topped with mini pumpkin decorations. Perfect for parties and spooky gatherings!
Equipment
- 9x13-inch pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Piping bag
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 1 box dark chocolate brownie mix
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup water
Toppings & Decor
- 1 cup sugar-free white chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- green natural food coloring
- 1 can chocolate frosting
- 1 cup crushed cacao-nib cookies
- 20 pumpkin-shaped fruit snacks or candies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment and lightly grease.
- Mix brownie batter with applesauce, eggs, and water as directed. Pour into pan. Bake 28–30 minutes until toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely.
- In a small bowl, combine white chocolate chips, avocado oil, and green coloring. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth. Pour into a small zip-top bag, snip a tiny corner for piping.
- Spread chocolate frosting evenly over cooled brownies. Sprinkle crushed cookies on top for "dirt." Pipe green chocolate vines across the surface, then dot with pumpkin candies to create a mini pumpkin patch.
Notes
Nutrition per serving: Calories: 245 | Total Carbs: 31g | Net Carbs: 24g | Fats: 12g | Protein: 5g
