Healthy Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe

Name: Healthy Dark Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or 3/4 cup white flour; 3/4 cup oats, ground to powder; 2 2 apples or 2 zucchini, shredded; 2 eggs; 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I use up to 1 1/4 C if want dark dark chocolate tasting brownies); 1 1/4 cups sugar (I use brown, turbinado, or a mix of sugar & honey. can use less); 1/2 cup water, boiling; 1/2 cup nonfat milk or 1/2 cup applesauce; 1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt (I used Greek since I had it on hand); 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds (optional); 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon vanilla; 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Servings: persons

3/4 cup whole wheat flour or 3/4 cup white flour
3/4 cup oats, ground to powder
2 2 apples or 2 zucchini, shredded
2 eggs
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (I use up to 1 1/4 C if want dark dark chocolate tasting brownies)
1 1/4 cups sugar (I use brown, turbinado, or a mix of sugar & honey. can use less)
1/2 cup water, boiling
1/2 cup nonfat milk or 1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt (I used Greek since I had it on hand)
2 tablespoons ground flax seeds (optional)
2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon vanilla
8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

1
Preheat oven to 350F (180C) and grease a 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle turbinado sugar on the pan to make a delicious crunchy crust.
2
In a large bowl, stir together the cocoa powder, baking soda, & salt. Blend in milk & yogurt and mix until smooth.
3
Pour in boiling water, stirring until mixture thickens.
4
Stir in eggs, sugar, and vanilla, stirring until smooth.
5
Add flour, chia and flax seeds, stirring until smooth.
6
Add chocolate chips, stir to combine and pour batter into baking pan. Add liquor if using.
7
Bake at 350F for 20 minutes if you want fudgy brownies. Cook for additional 5-10 minutes for drier brownies. If adding marshmallows or raspberries as a topping add now and put under broiler for 1-2 minutes. I love adding a sprinkle of turbinado sugar to the top of the brownies to add a nice crunch.

1197

kcal

Calories

Fat

149

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup whole wheat flour or 3/4 cup white flour, 3/4 cup oats, ground to powder, 2 2 apples or 2 zucchini, shredded, 2 eggs, and more.

Yes, Healthy Dark Chocolate Brownies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Healthy Dark Chocolate Brownies

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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