Oat Flour and Beet Brownies

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Oat Flour and Beet Brownies
55 min.
16
126kcal

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Welcome to a delightful twist on a classic dessert - Oat Flour and Beet Brownies! These gluten-free and dairy-free brownies are not only a guilt-free indulgence but also packed with surprising ingredients that elevate their flavor and nutrition. By incorporating beet puree, these brownies boast a vibrant color and an added layer of sweetness that perfectly complements the rich cocoa and chocolate.

If you've been on the lookout for a dessert that is both delicious and healthier, you've come to the right place. These brownies come together in just under an hour, making them a quick and easy option for satisfying your sweet tooth. With each serving clocking in at only 126 calories, you can enjoy dessert without the worry!

The use of oat flour lends a unique texture that creates a fudgy and chewy brownie, while walnuts add a delightful crunch for an extra dimension. Whether you’re serving them at a gathering or treating yourself after a long day, these brownies are sure to impress family and friends alike. What’s more, they’re incredibly easy to make, and you might just find yourself reaching for a second piece!

So grab your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get baking the most deliciously wholesome brownies you’ve ever tasted!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup beet puree 
  • ounces bittersweet chocolate 
  • 0.5 cup light/dark brown sugar packed
  • tablespoons margarine spread soft (I used Becel)
  • 0.8 cup oat flour 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup apple sauce unsweetened
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • double boiler
  • wooden spoon
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F for 15 minutes. Coat and 8 inch square pan with cooking spray. For brownies I line the pan with aluminum foil and grease it with cooking spray, so cutting it is easy and also we can get perfect squares.Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or over a very low flame. I melted the chocolate in the microwave oven, in a medium size bowl. Take care while doing so or else the chocolate will get burnt. So increase the time little by little. Stir it well, it should be smooth.In the same bowl, combine the beet puree, sugar, cocoa powder, margarine, vanilla and unsweetened applesauce and whisk it well. This mixture should be smooth and creamy.Stir in the oat flour, baking powder, chopped walnuts and salt with a wooden spoon.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and baked 35-40 minutes. I checked it after 35 minutes and felt that it was not done. Brownies should spring back when touched, but it did not. So baked it for another 5 minutes.Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Since I lined the pan with aluminum foil I lifted it after an hour and I cooled it on a wire rack. After another 2 hours I was able to cut them into neat squares without any trouble. If baking it directly in the pan, it will take some more (actually a lot more) time for the brownies to cool completely and getting neat pieces will also be difficult.

Nutrition Facts

Calories126kcal
Protein6.53%
Fat44.97%
Carbs48.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11
Glycemic Load
0.47
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.1560869061429%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.1mg
Catechin
0.9mg
Epicatechin
2.85mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:125.98kcal
6.3%
Fat:6.54g
10.07%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.81%
Carbohydrates:15.88g
5.29%
Net Carbohydrates:14.07g
5.12%
Sugar:9.78g
10.87%
Cholesterol:0.32mg
0.11%
Sodium:119.68mg
5.2%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.58%
100%
Caffeine:7.66mg
2.55%
Protein:2.14g
4.27%
Manganese:0.51mg
25.38%
Copper:0.21mg
10.55%
Magnesium:32.79mg
8.2%
Fiber:1.81g
7.25%
Phosphorus:70.17mg
7.02%
Iron:1mg
5.56%
Selenium:2.88µg
4.12%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.87%
Folate:15.28µg
3.82%
Zinc:0.56mg
3.73%
Potassium:128.67mg
3.68%
Calcium:30.55mg
3.06%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.99%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.41%
Vitamin A:69.9IU
1.4%
Vitamin B3:0.24mg
1.2%
Vitamin E:0.16mg
1.08%