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Veg Out: Featuring Beets
This recipe, provided by Recipe for Success, is perfect for having around the house during the week or the weekend as breakfast, a healthier dessert, or a snack.
Other ways to cook with beets? Try roasting it in the oven at 400 with a bit of olive oil, thyme, salt and pepper for about 40 minutes.
Love the idea of baking sweets with veggies? Check out this sweet potato muffin recipe.
Be sure to share with us what you’re eating as part of the Veg Out initiative. Share your recipes, photos, and experiences with us.
Recipe for Success: Beet Brownie Bites
½ cup beets, grated
¼ cup all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons unsweetened apple sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon vegetable oil for baking tins
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Peel and grate the beets.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour, cinnamon, baking powder, cocoa powder and salt. Whisk to combine.
Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and gently mix with a fork.
Add the apple sauce, brown sugar and vanilla to egg mixture and whisk to combine.
With a spatula, add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients ⅓ at a time until thoroughly combined.
Stir in the grated beets.
Line each muffin tin with vegetable oil to avoid sticking. Scoop the muffin batter into the muffin tins.
Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Let cool and serve.
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