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healthy brownie recipe Dark Cocoa Squares with Blueberry Stain
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 squares 1x
- Diet: Healthy
Description
These Dark Cocoa Squares with Blueberry Stain are a healthy brownie recipe that satisfies your sweet tooth with rich, dark chocolate and vibrant blueberry bursts. They are perfect for family cravings or a smart part of a healthy eating journey.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup coconut oil, melted (or avocado oil)
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder
- 0.75 cup whole wheat flour
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Instructions
- Prep Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Line an 8×8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal to prevent sticking.
- Whisk Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the 2 large eggs, 0.5 cup maple syrup, 0.5 cup melted coconut oil, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and well combined; the mixture will look glossy.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the 0.75 cup whole wheat flour, 0.5 cup dark cocoa powder, 0.5 tsp baking powder, and 0.25 tsp sea salt, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Mix Wet into Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as overmixing can lead to tough brownies; a few streaks of flour are fine, and the batter will be thick.
- Fold and Spread: Gently fold in the 1 cup of fresh or frozen blueberries. Pour the batter evenly into your prepared 8×8 inch pan, spreading it to the edges.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake for 25-30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter, and the edges will appear set and slightly pulled away from the pan.
- Cool and Cut: Let the Dark Cocoa Squares cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting to ensure clean, perfect squares.
Notes
For best flavor and nutrition, choose organic unsweetened cocoa, cage-free eggs, and organic blueberries. You can add a scoop of unflavored protein powder for an extra boost, or substitute almond or oat flour for a gluten-free version. For minimal cleanup, use a one-bowl method by adding dry ingredients directly to wet. A small pinch (0.5 teaspoon) of espresso powder can deepen the chocolate flavor. Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the batter before baking for enhanced richness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210 calories
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg