Bacon & Maple Brownie Squares
Smoky bacon crumbles meet rich cocoa and maple sweetness in these chewy, salty-sweet squares that redefine comfort snacking.
ā±ļø Prep: 15 minš³ Cook: 25 minš½ļø Makes 16
Nutrition
190
Calories
4g
Protein
16g
Carbs
13g
Fat
Ingredients
| Ā½ cup | melted butter or coconut oil |
| Ā½ cup | pure maple syrup |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 tsp | vanilla extract |
| Ā½ cup | cocoa powder |
| Ā½ cup | flour (all-purpose or oat flour) |
| Ā¼ tsp | salt |
| Ā½ tsp | baking powder |
| 4 strips | crispy bacon, crumbled |
| 2 tbsp | chopped pecans or walnuts (optional) |
Instructions
Total Time: 40 minutes (Prep: 15 min, Bake: 22ā25 min) Ā· Yield: 16 squares Ā· Servings: 8
Flavor, Texture & Health Benefits: Dense and fudgy with crispy bacon bits and a caramel-like maple finish. Bacon offers a savory punch, while pure maple syrup provides trace minerals like manganese and zinc.
Per Serving: 190 cal Ā· 4g protein Ā· 16g carbs Ā· 13g fat Ā· 1g fiber Ā· 9g sugar
- Preheat oven to 350Ā°F (175Ā°C). Line an 8Ć8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk butter and maple syrup. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Stir in cocoa, flour, salt, and baking powder until smooth.
- Fold in bacon and nuts (if using).
- Spread batter in pan and bake 22ā25 minutes.
- Cool before slicing into squares.
Pro Tips, Variations & Storage:
- Use candied bacon for a sweet-savory upgrade.
- Replace maple syrup with date syrup or honey for variation.
- Store in fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for 1 month.
Did You Know? Maple syrup is one of the few natural sweeteners harvested directly from treesāpure sap boiled down into golden goodness.