Low-Fat Brownies Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Brownies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon warm water; 1 tablespoon vanilla; ½ teaspoon instant espresso powder; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped; ½ cup sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 large egg, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

½ cup flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon warm water
1 tablespoon vanilla
½ teaspoon instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons butter
3 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
½ cup sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten

1
Set oven to 350 degrees (adjust oven rack to middle position).
2
Line an 8-inch square metal baking pan with parchment paper or foil, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
3
In a small bowl whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
4
In another bowl whisk cocoa powder, water, vanilla and espresso powder; set aside.
5
In a medium microwave-safe bowl microwave the butter and chopped chocolate together on 50% power until melted (about 1 minute); whisk until the mixture is smooth, then add in sugar and salt and whisk until completely combined.
6
Add in the cocoa mixture and then the egg; whisk until combined.
7
Stir in the flour mixture until JUST incorporated (do not overmix!
8
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9
Pour the batter into prepared baking pan and smooth out on top.
10
Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with a few moist crumbs attached (rotate the pan about halfway through baking, do not overbake the brownies).

382

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon warm water, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat 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.

Low-Fat Brownies

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