Pumpkin Brownies

Name: Pumpkin Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ½ cup butter; 6 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (chopped); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 ¼ cups sugar; 4 large eggs (at room temperature); 1 ¼ cups pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix); ¼ cup vegetable oil; 1 ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; ⅓ cup chocolate chips (for top (optional))

Rich chocolate brownies infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices, creating a dense, fudgy texture with autumn flavors.

Glycemic Load: 22.1 (High)

292 calories per serving

Serves: 16

Prep: 15 minutes

Cook: 45 minutes

dessert american

Original recipe: bakewhatyoulove.com

About This Calculation

Pumpkin Brownies has a high glycemic load of 22.1 per serving — significant blood sugar impact — consider pairing with protein and fiber, or adjusting portion size.

The primary glycemic load contributors are granulated sugar (GL 10.2), all-purpose flour (GL 8.1), semisweet chocolate (GL 2.3). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.

Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.