I had seen these “Healthy” Breakfast Brownies on Pinterest often and though, “Why not, I should try them!” I mean brownies – what’s wrong with that?!?!
I had 2 different recipes but from the same site/blog. They were similar, one was baked and one was a no-bake.
Both had Peanut Butter, Pumpkin, and Chocolate. ALL ingredients I love! I mean, you can’t go wrong with those, right?!?!
WRONG!
The baked version is perhaps the worst thing I have ever made (most things are good. This was simply TERRIBLE!). I went to cut them and tried a little bit and almost puked. How could it be so terrible? I mean the main 3 ingredients are the cocoa, pumpkin, and peanut butter – all things that are delicious. Somehow all together, they were awful!
When my husband and son got home from a band concert, I had to subject them to it. I couldn’t help but laugh. They knew something was up as soon as I started recording them. My husband could not figure out why they were so awful either. You seriously had to eat something else to get rid of the taste in your mouth.
Seriously, the worst thing I have made – serious PINTEREST FAIL! It was funny at least!
The no-bake version was much better. Now they aren’t fantastically wonderful, but they are decent. They are fudgy and edible. I don’t think I will make them again, but we will at least eat the pan of them, unlike the others that are just going in the garbage! If you want a sweet, chocolatey treat, that is “healthier,” It is a good alternative. As for me, I think I’ll just splurge on the less healthy version 😉
Ingredients for the no-bake healthy breakfast brownies:
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 cup Cocoa
- 1/2 cup peanut butter or any nut butter
- 3/4 cup maple syrup, agave, or honey. I used a mixture of maple syrup and honey
- 1/2 cup mashed sweet potato or pumpkin
Directions:
Line an 8×8 pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with cooking spray
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt your nut butter and maple syrup until melted and combined. Add in the flour, cocoa, and pumpkin and stir until well combined. Pour into pan. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
