Whole wheat flour and pumpkin give these treats a healthy boost, while chocolate chips and plenty of cocoa make them rich and fudgy. These Whole Wheat Pumpkin Brownies are a great fall treat!
Pumpkin Brownies Recipe for Fall
October is here and what does that mean? It’s pumpkin time! These Pumpkin Brownies get a healthy boost from whole wheat flour and pumpkin, but chocolate chips and plenty of cocoa make them rich and fudgy.
They make for the perfect fall treat. But once you try them, you’re sure to bake them year-round, too!
Why I Love Baking with Pumpkin
I love to bake with pumpkin year-round because it’s such a sweet and nutritious addition to so many recipes. I literally have a shelf stocked with pumpkin and pumpkin spice so I can bake all things pumpkin over the season. From Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls to Baked Pumpkin Fritter Bites, and this show-stopping Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Tart, I have so many yummy ideas. I am so excited to be sharing my absolute favorite pumpkin brownie recipe.
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Brownies Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)
Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil
- Whole wheat flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Kosher salt
- Granulated sugar
- Large Eggs
- Canned pure pumpkin
- Vanilla extract
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Supplies:
- 13x9x2-inch baking dish
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Large mixing bowls
- Whisk
How to Make Whole Wheat Pumpkin Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, eggs, pumpkin and vanilla.
- Whisk flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until well combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan or baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool then cut into squares.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t have whole wheat flour. Can I use all-purpose flour? Yes! You can use all-purpose flour instead of whole wheat. The brownies will be lighter and less hearty, but still delicious.
Can I use milk chocolate chips? Absolutely! Use any chocolate chips you prefer.
Can I bake brownies in a metal pan? Yes! Metal baking pans distribute heat evenly and are great for baking brownies.
Can you taste the pumpkin in pumpkin brownies? Pumpkin puree ads a ton of moisture and a subtle sweetness to brownies. But the stronger flavors of the cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate chips win out and you don’t really taste the pumpkin.
Can I leave out the pumpkin pie spice? Yes! The pumpkin pie spice just enhances the familiar fall flavor of the brownies. Feel free to omit it!
How to Store Whole Wheat Pumpkin Brownies
Store leftover pumpkin brownies in an airtight container on the counter for up to five days.
To freeze, wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Then place in a freezer-safe container or in individual freezer-safe baggies.
To defrost frozen brownies, let them set at room temperature, uncovered, so they don’t absorb too much of the moisture.
More of The Best Brownies and Bars
From chewy and fudgy to nutty, chunky, chocolatey, no-bake and flourless. My collection of the Best Brownies and Bars has something everyone will love!
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I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
xoxo,
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Brownies
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 15
- Category: Dessert
Description
Brownies get a healthy boost from whole wheat flour and pumpkin, while plenty of chocolate makes them nice and fudgy! A great fall treat!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 (15 ounce) can pure pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 and 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, sugar, eggs, pumpkin and vanilla. Whisk flour mixture into pumpkin mixture until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips then transfer batter to prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool then cut into squares.
Followed the recipe exactly except cut the pumpkin pie spice in half. These brownies turn out very cakey. Like this would probably make an awesome muffin recipe. The flavor is great, so if I tried it again I would omit the baking powder, and (maybe the baking soda too) and be extra cautious with my mixing to see if I could get them to be more fudgy.
Hi Katie! They are definitely cakey, but should still have nice fudgy pockets all throughtout thanks to all the chocolate and denseness of the pumpkin puree and whole wheat flour. I hope you get to bake them again soon with your adjustments to get them as fudgy as you desire. Enjoy!
Can you substitute AP flour for Whole Wheat?
Thanks in advance,
Ronda
Hi, Ronda! Yes! You can use all-purpose flour instead of whole wheat. The brownies will be lighter and less hearty, but still delicious. Hope this helps. Enjoy! ❤️
Can you give us a nutrition count, please?
Thank you!
Hi Gayle! I don’t provide nutritional information at this time because everyone uses different brands of ingredients which often have differing nutritional values. I would recommend plugging the ingredients you used into a free online nutrition calculator like: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/recipe/calculator Hope this helps. Enjoy!
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