Maple & Beet Brownies Made with Fresh Milled Flour

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You may be asking: Why in the world would you make maple & beet brownies? When my garden overflows with beets I go on a mission to use them anywhere possible! These decadent maple & beet brownies might just make you think you’ve found a healthy superfood dessert.

squares of beet brownies on a kitchen towel next to the pan

Maple and beet brownies are the perfect combination of garden and dessert you didn’t know you needed. This moist chocolatey dessert will provide you with a nutrient-dense fudgy brownie you can use every season. It’s perfect for parties, Christmas baking, get-togethers, or a Valentine’s Day treat.

Looking for another fun beet recipe? Try our Chocolate Beet Muffins, Beet Pizza Crust or Beet Hummus. Or if you’re just in a chocolate mood try making our regular Brownie Recipe, Cherry Chocolate Panettone, Sourdough Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies, or Sourdough Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins.

(If you haven’t planted beets in your garden, do it. They are some of the easiest and most nutritious vegetables to grow.)

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*This recipe was updated 2/14/26 to make it more brownie-like instead of cakey. If you want the older recipe, please reach out!

Why You’ll Love these Beet Brownies

You really cannot taste the beets in this recipe, it’s more of an earthy undertone!

Nutritious Ingredients: With roasted beets and maple syrup they’re packed with natural goodness
Fun Twist: Another way to use your harvest, or sneak some veggies in
Chocolatey Goodness: Hits the spot when you want a brownie but also want something semi-decent for you

The Hidden Benefits of Beets

Red beets are the antioxidant-rich ingredient that makes these brownies a superfood dessert.

…beets are highly nutritious and packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and plant compounds, many of which have medicinal properties…In fact, they contain a bit of almost all of the vitamins and minerals your body needs. (source)

Beets may also help lower blood pressure, fight inflammation, and improve brain function!

Maple & Beet Brownie Recipe

Tools

Grain Mill
Danish Whisk
Blender
Mixing Bowl
Baking Pan (9×13)
Spatula

Ingredients

200 g Beets, roasted and pureed
295 g Maple Syrup
3 Eggs
75 g Cocoa Powder
227 g Butter, melted
2 teaspoons Vanilla
190 g Soft White Wheat
1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Instant Coffee, optional

Notes:

I like to roast my beets the day before I bake so I don’t have to do it all in one day
Don’t be alarmed if things in the bathroom look a little different the next day after eating one!
Add chocolate chips or chopped nuts if you like those!

Step by Step Maple & Beet Brownies

Prep: If you haven’t yet roasted your beets, do that first. I usually roast a bunch of beets at a time, then freeze them for later use. If you already have your beets roasted, go ahead and preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9 x 13 pan. If you need to thaw already roasted beets, get those out the night before you bake.

Roasting Beets

Roast: Preheat oven to 400°F. Wash and wrap fresh beets in foil, and roast for 45–60 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Blend: Add roasted beets to a blender with a splash of water if needed and blend until smooth.
Peel: Let cool, then remove peels. Wear gloves if you don’t want pink hands.
Add to Recipe: Use in recipe as needed or freeze in an ice cube tray for easy portions.

Making Maple & Beet Brownies

Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease or line pan.

Wet Ingredients: Melt butter and add to mixing bowl with beet puree, eggs, and vanilla. Mix well.

process showing how to mix beet puree with other wet ingredients, then adding in flour and cocoa powder

Dry Ingredients: Stir in flour, salt, cinnamon, and cocoa powder just until combined. Don’t overmix.

Rest: Add batter to prepared pan and let rest 5-10 minutes.

two beet brownies stacked on a white plate near pan of brownies

Bake: Bake brownies for 17-20 minutes, or until edges are baked and middle is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

Cool: Let cool for 15-20 minutes before cutting and serving

I suggest serving maple & beet brownies with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a mug of hot cocoa. They can be eaten cold or warmed up in the microwave.

Storage for Brownies

Store in an airtight container on the counter for 2-3 days. You can also freeze individually sliced brownies and thaw or heat them before eating.

Maple and beet brownies represent more than just a dessert – they’re a homestead kitchen adventure that bridges nutrition, treats, and the garden. With this reimagined traditional recipe, healthy can be delicious!