Quick Dark Chocolate Brownies

Quick Dark Chocolate Brownies

Recipe by Alison Lewis

These better-for-you brownies are rich in chocolate, but balanced in sweetness by almonds, which also add a little crunch.

Yield

16

servings
Calories

130

kcal
Serving Size

1

brownie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 250 ml granulated sugar

  • 1/3 cup 75 ml dark chocolate cocoa powder

  • 1/4 cup 60 ml whole wheat flour

  • 1/4 cup 60 ml all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 tsp 2 ml 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp 1 ml salt

  • 2 2 eggs, lightly beaten    

  • 1/2 cup 125 ml canola oil

  • 1 tsp 5 ml vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup 60 ml dark chocolate chips

  • 1/3 cup 75 ml chopped almonds

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 ËšF (180 ËšC).
  • In large bowl, combine sugar, cocoa powder, flours, baking powder and salt. In separate medium bowl, combine eggs, canola oil and vanilla. Combine egg mixture into flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in chocolate chips and almonds.
  • Spread batter in lightly greased 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) baking pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

16 servings per recipe


  • Amount Per ServingCalories130
  • % Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 6g 8%
    • Saturated Fat 1g 5%
  • Cholesterol 15mg 5%
  • Sodium 64mg 3%
  • Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
    • Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
  • Protein 2g 4%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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