Easy Homemade Brownies from Scratch

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.

Add 1 cup of white sugar to a bowl.

Add 1 stick of melted butter to the bowl and mix well.

Add 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the mixture.

Whisk until smooth and glossy, about five minutes.

Add 6 tablespoons of cocoa powder and whisk in.

Sift in 1/2 cup of flour and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

Switch to a spatula to mix until combined, scraping down the bowl.

Fold in 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts (optional).

Pour the batter into a greased baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.

Spread the batter evenly in the pan.

Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 25 minutes.

Test with a toothpick; it's done if a few moist crumbs stick to it.

Let it cool before cutting.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens