Best Ever 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 degrees Fahrenheit.

Melt 1 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat, or in the microwave in 10-second intervals until melted.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of white sugar and 4 eggs, and stir until mixed.

Add 2/3 cup of cocoa powder, 1 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to the mixture and stir until combined.

Divide the brownie batter evenly between two 8x8 pans.

Spread the batter evenly in the pans using a spatula or by tilting the pans.

Bake the brownies in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Check if the brownies are done by inserting a toothpick in the center; if it comes out clean, they are ready.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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