Beetroot and Nut Brownies

Who said you can’t have your veggies and eat cake too? These beetroot brownies pack a punch of sweet and earthy goodness that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. Beetroot is a phenomenal ingredient to use in baking and adds so much flavour, richness and chewy goodness!

These beetroot brownies are easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Serve these ruby-coloured treats with a scoop of ice-cream for a bit of extra-indulgence.

Ingredients

500g cooked beetroot
200g walnuts or pecan nuts
100g butter
200g 70% cocoa chocolate
1 teaspoon vanilla essence
250g Demerara sugar or ordinary sugar
3 eggs
100g flour
25g cocoa powder
Icing sugar for final dusting

To Make your Beetroot brownies

Melt the butter and chocolate together. Place the cooked beetroot in a blender, add the butter and chocolate mixture, and blend until very smooth. Beat the sugar and eggs in a bowl until light and fluffy. Fold the two mixtures together. Carefully sift and fold the flour and cocoa powder into the mixture, conserving as much air as possible. Finally fold in the nuts. Pour into a greased baking tin (20 x 30cm) and bake at 180°C for 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares and dusting with icing sugar.

READ MORE: Try this recipe for beetroot panna cotta or get tips for growing your own beetroot here.