3 Healthy Brownie Recipes Because, Yes, They Exist

If you're like me and have a serious sweet tooth, the thought of having to cut down, or even give up completely, your dessert intake not only gives you slight anxiety, but it genuinely makes you sad. Yes, too much sugar is bad for you, but there has to be some sort of compromise.

We turn our attention to one of our favorite desserts: brownies. With the holidays coming up (and brownies being one of the most popular dishes served at parties), we know that you're also bound to be confronted with a lot of temptation. We scoured the internet for the best healthy brownie recipes for you and your other 

Scroll down to see healthy brownie recipes we'd actually eat. 

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Black Beak Brownie
(Image credit: MMM...is for Mommy)

According to blogger Heather Nolan of MMM...is for Mommy, the black bean brownie is legendary among health-conscious eaters. One of its main ingredients is black beans, which makes the brownie full of needed of fiber and protein. 

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Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
(Image credit: The Healthy Maven)

Didn't think you'd ever find sweet potato in a brownie? Davida Kugelmass of The Healthy Maven mixes sweet potato and peanut butter for an extra (healthy) sweet twist to your brownie. 

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The Best Vegan Brownie
(Image credit: Chocolate Covered Katie)

It's a bold claim to coin something as "the best." But Katie Higgins Chocolate Covered Katie makes this brownie without black beans, flaxmeal, coconut flour, tofu, and dates. To get the brownie to be moist, she uses cornstarch. 

Next up, check this supplement that combines matcha with collagen. 

Disclaimer

This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be used in the place of advice of your physician or other medical professionals. You should always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider first with any health-related questions.

Audrey Noble
Associate Editor
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