The Best Brownies - Food Wishes

unsweetened chocolate

🥗Healthier: cocoa powder + coconut oil

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Cocoa powder is more accessible and lower in fat.

butter

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: margarine

Applesauce reduces calories while keeping moisture.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is low-calorie and sweetens effectively.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and is richer in flavor.

Butter and parchment line an 8x8 baking dish.

Mix all-purpose flour with 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl.

Chop 3 ounces of unsweetened chocolate and add it to a heatproof bowl with 1 stick (4 ounces) of unsalted butter.

Place the bowl over simmering water and melt until smooth.

In a separate bowl, mix together 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 large eggs using an electric hand mixer for about 4-5 minutes until light and airy.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix until incorporated.

Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture while mixing on high speed.

Mix in the flour mixture on low speed until just combined.

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

Bake in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool for 15 minutes, then press the edges down for even thickness.

Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

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