The Most Amazing 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.

Melt 6 oz of baking chocolate in a bowl.

Add 10 tablespoons of melted butter to the chocolate and mix together.

Add 2 and 1/4 cups of sugar to the mixture and mix quickly with a hand mixer or whisk.

Add 4 eggs one at a time while mixing.

Add 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract and mix until combined.

In a separate bowl, combine 1 and 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until incorporated, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Pour the batter into a lightly greased 11 by 7 pan (or other sizes as desired).

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for about 45 to 50 minutes, adjusting for pan size.

Let cool completely or enjoy warm.

Cooking Techniques

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