Jessica Seinfeld Healthy Brownies

Indulge in a guilt-free treat with Jessica Seinfeld’s Healthy Brownies, a clever dessert that sneaks nutrient-rich vegetables into every bite without sacrificing flavor. Packed with pureed spinach and carrots, these brownies offer a subtle boost of vitamins while boasting the rich, chocolatey goodness you crave. Made with whole wheat flour for added fiber and naturally sweetened with brown sugar, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between wholesome and decadent. Semisweet chocolate chips provide bursts of melty sweetness, while frothy egg whites keep the texture irresistibly light and fudgy. Perfect for anyone seeking a healthier dessert option, these brownies are easy to prepare, family-friendly, and secretly loaded with goodness. Ideal for snack time, lunchboxes, or potlucks, this recipe will make you rethink your idea of a "healthy treat"!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Pureed spinach
• 0.5 cup Pureed carrot
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
• 0.25 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 large Egg whites
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, pureed spinach, pureed carrot, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 3

In another bowl, sift together the cocoa powder, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking soda.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy using a whisk or a fork. Then gently fold the egg whites into the brownie batter.

Step 6

Stir in the semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (but not wet batter).

Step 9

Remove the brownies from the oven and let them cool completely in the pan before cutting into 12 squares.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy these sneaky, nutrient-rich brownies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1134.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3706.2

Total Fat 260.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2212.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 384.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 68.7g	0%
Total Sugars 215.5g
Protein 63.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 736.7mg	0%
Iron 36.8mg	0%
Potassium 4512.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 37.1%