Servings
Font
Back
0 from 0 votes

Sneaky Spinach Brownies

These spinach brownies taste like traditional brownies and have a rich chocolate cake-like brownie texture.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16 brownies
Calories: 173 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chopped spinach
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 8 tablespoons butter 1 stick
  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 eggs

Instructions

Prep the oven:
    Cup of Yum
  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a 9x9 square baking dish with parchment paper (for easy lifting). 
Make the purple purée:
  1. In a blender, place the chopped spinach, blueberries, and 2 teaspoons of water. Blend until a smooth puree form. Add a little more water if needed, you want the mixture to have the consistency of apple sauce, about 1 cup.
Combine dry ingredients:
  1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. 
Melt the chocolate:
  1. Melt the butter and chocolate chips in a heat-safe bowl with the double boiler method by placing water in a small saucepot, placing the bowl on top with the butter and chocolate, and using the heat/steam to melt the chocolate. Once the chocolate chips have melted, turn off the heat and place the bowl on the counter. You can also melt them in the microwave, very carefully to not burn the chocolate, about 1 minute, stirring throughout. 
Combine:
  1. Pour the blended spinach and blueberry mixture into the melted chocolate bowl along with the vanilla. Stir to combine.
  2. Pour the chocolate bowl mixture into the flour bowl. Add the eggs, and with a fork, mix everything until combined. 
Bake:
  1. Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, until the middles are done and no longer wet to the touch.
  2. Remove from oven, allow brownies to cool down before slicing. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1brownie Calories 173kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Potassium 83mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 561IU (11%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16brownies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173

% Daily Value*

Serving 1brownie
Calories 173kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Potassium 83mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 561IU 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Report Abuse
Login to Continue
Forgot password?
Don't have an account? Register