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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 baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat until fully liquid.

Remove from heat and stir in sugar and brown sugar until well combined.

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

Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.

Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

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

Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.

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.

Serve and enjoy your delicious brownies.

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