Healthiest Light & Fudgy Beet Brownies (Vegan & Gluten-free!)

Oh, beloved beet brownies. On a par with carrot cake (and I REALLY like carrot cake), beets give brownies the squidge factor like no other ingredient. They have this amazing way of keeping everything moist and fudgy without ever feeling sickly. Plus, their natural sweetness means that you can reduce the added sugar, knocking these up a notch on the "appropriate to eat for breakfast?" scale that I measure baked goods on. Funny story. I lived abroad as a kid, but my brother and I would get ridiculously excited about visiting family in England as we saw it as an opportunity to indulge in some of our favorite foods: pickled onions and pickled beets. I don't know why we had such a fondness for these strange vegetables in jars that somewhat resembled the preserved specimens I worked with in a museum collection many years later, but alas, we did. We would happily plough our way through a jar per day until it got to the point where mother dearest had to put a cap on it. Can you imagine what color my insides must have been by that point *shudders*? These days, I'm still a big fan, but I have a bit more control over my addiction. Plus, I've discovered that there are WAY better ways to consume this earthy, purple gem than simply doused in vinegar (although don't get me wrong, those jars still have a special place in my heart). Whatever the occasion, these vegan beet brownies are a dreamy indulgence that are definitely a healthier option if you're looking to cut down on the fat and sugar in your desserts. The best part? No one would ever know. Dairy-free, egg-free and gluten-free, these beet brownies contain only the good stuff without any compromise on texture or flavor. A family favorite of mine that I hope will be yours too.