In the realm of healthy desserts, brownies often seem like a distant dream, a sweet indulgence that is considered off-limits due to their reputation for being laden with sugar, butter, and flour. However, it is possible to create a brownie that is both delectable and guilt-free, a treat that satisfies your cravings without compromising your health goals. In this article, we will guide you through the process of crafting the very best healthy brownies you will ever taste, a treat that is not only indulgent but also packed with wholesome ingredients that nourish your body. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will redefine your perception of healthy desserts and prove that taste and well-being can coexist harmoniously.
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HEALTHIER BEST BROWNIES
With so much chocolate flavor in the brownies and in the frosting, you'd never guess this version is actually healthier than the average brownie!
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
- Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in white sugar, eggs, applesauce, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until brownies are just set in the center, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Combine 3 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and confectioner's sugar in a bowl; beat until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 36.6 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 89.4 mg, Sugar 11.7 g
THE BEST BROWNIES
These brownies are not cake-like. They are more moist and gooey. I always undercook them a bit because we like them very moist.
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 180 degrees Celsius.
- Mix oil and sugar until well blended.
- Add eggs and vanilla; stir just until blended.
- Mix all dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Stir dry ingredients into the oil/sugar mixture.
- Pour into greased 9 x 9 square pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until sides just starts to pull away from the pan.
- Cool completely before cutting.
- Note: I usually double the recipe and bake in a 9 x 13 pan. If you double the recipe, you will need to cook longer than 20 minutes.
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: unsalted butter, good-quality semisweet chocolate, unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder, espresso powder, granulated sugar, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, kosher salt, large eggs, all-purpose flour, flaky sea salt
Provided by Vaughn Vreeland
Categories Desserts
Yield 24 brownies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33-cm) dark metal pan with softened butter, then line with parchment paper, leaving overhang on all sides. Grease the parchment with softened butter.
- Combine the chopped chocolate, ¼ cup (30 g) of cocoa powder, and espresso powder in a heatproof liquid measuring cup or medium bowl and set aside.
- Add the butter to a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the butter just comes to a vigorous simmer, about 5 minutes, swirling the pan occasionally. Immediately pour the hot butter over the chocolate mixture and let sit for 2 minutes. Whisk until the chocolate is completely smooth and melted, then set aside.
- Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat with an electric hand mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. It will be similar to the texture of very thick pancake batter.
- With the mixer on, pour in the slightly cooled chocolate and butter mixture and blend until smooth.
- Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350°F (180°C).
- Sift in the flour and remaining cocoa powder and use a rubber spatula to gently fold until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake until lightly puffed on top, about 20 minutes.
- Remove the baking pan from the oven using oven mitts or kitchen towels, then lightly drop the pan on a flat surface 1-2 times until the brownies deflate slightly. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the brownies comes out fudgy but the edges look cooked through, about 20 minutes more. The center of the brownies will seem under-baked, but the brownies will continue to set as they cool.
- Set the brownies on a cooling rack and cool completely in the pan.
- Use the parchment paper to lift the cooled brownies out of the pan. Cut into 24 bars and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 18 grams
BEST BROWNIES
These brownies always turn out!
Provided by Angie
Categories Desserts Cookies Brownie Recipes Chocolate Brownie Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
- In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
- To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 44.2 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 109.7 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: good-quality chocolate, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, salt
Provided by Alvin Zhou
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking dish with parchment paper.
- Chop the chocolate into chunks. Melt half of the chocolate in the microwave in 20-second intervals, saving the other half for later.
- In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer, then beat in the eggs and vanilla for 1-2 minutes, until the mixture becomes fluffy and light in color.
- Whisk in the melted chocolate (make sure it's not too hot or else the eggs will cook), then sift in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Fold to incorporate the dry ingredients, being careful not to overmix as this will cause the brownies to be more cake-like in texture.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks, then transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, depending on how fudgy you like your brownies, then cool completely.
- Slice, then serve with a nice cold glass of milk!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 25 grams
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas for a sweeter and more flavorful brownie.
- Be sure to mash the bananas well so that they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this will result in a tough brownie.
- Bake the brownies until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Conclusion:
These healthy brownies are a delicious and nutritious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with wholesome ingredients and are a good source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants. The brownies are also gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free, making them a great option for people with food allergies or dietary restrictions.
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