No Oven, No Maida, No Egg, 5 Star Chocolate Brownie | Loaded Chocolate Brownie Recipe

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a subtle flavor while reducing saturated fat.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Stevia is a low-calorie sweetener.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bar

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.

Remove from heat and stir in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.

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

Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl.

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

Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts if using.

Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs.

Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing.

Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

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