BROWNIES Easy Recipe | Cocoa Powder Brownies

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and reduces saturated fat.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia reduces calories while honey adds moisture.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: whole wheat flour

Almond flour adds protein while whole wheat is more economical.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate has less sugar, cocoa nibs are less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a 9 x 8 inches baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Melt the unsalted butter until fully liquid.

Remove from heat and stir in sugar until well combined.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in the cocoa powder and salt until smooth.

Sift together the flour in a separate bowl.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.

Fold in chocolate chips for topping.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Allow to cool in the pan before cutting into squares.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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