DARK CHOCOLATE BROWNIES with SEA SALT & OLIVE OIL 📷 RECIPE & PHOTO SHOOT 📷 (Gluten Free)
CHOCOHOLICS, HELP HAS ARRIVED!!
And wait just a second before you completely write me off as insane please, they’re actually really good! Seriously, no one could ever tell there is olive oil in them if you don’t tell. They’ve got it all; that rich fudgy texture, a perfect amount of sweetness, and that bittersweet balance with them being extra dark. Oh, and don’t let me forget the sea salt on top, that’s the magic touch that takes them to a whole other level of delish! However if salty/sweet isn’t really your thing then feel free to cut back or even skip it if you must. There are no rules when brownies are involved.
What I think is the key selling point though, is that they’re secretly a much better way to indulge in your daily dose of chocolate! You know, because it’s a new year and we wouldn’t want to be putting our sanity on the line by skipping the necessary amounts.
I’d venture a guess that my fam and I aren’t the only ones gearing our thoughts toward some healthier options this year. Am I right? Well, that’s why I figured you might like to hear about these majorly addictive brownies that don’t come with any guilt. Hey, chocolate is an antioxidant rich superfood so can we all agree to making these an acceptable breakfast option???
I did consider going full vegan with these guys, but I’ve gotta be honest here, I can’t hardly bring myself to do a brownie recipes without eggs. I know it can be done but it just seems so wrong in my book. I feel like brownies are all about the specific texture you get from the eggs so I left them in.
Another selling point (Hehe, yep, I still have more.) is that these are nearly a one-bowl recipe and they can be stirred up in about 5 minutes and ready to go into the hot oven. The only other dish you have to dirty is a small saucepan for warming the oil so you can get the cocoa mixed without lumps. Confession, I’ve skipped that step before and still had some pretty darn good brownies even if I do recommend that step for the best results.
Okay then, so now all that’s left is for you to go pre-heat the oven and grab the chocolate. Oh, and don’t forget to get plenty of chunks on top. In fact, it’s never a bad idea to “accidentally” double the amount. (Antioxidants, remember?)
RECIPE
Ingredients
1 cup raw sugar (AKA "turbinado sugar")
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup oat flour (*see note)
1/3 cup chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 C) and grease and 8x8 inch or 7x11 inch baking pan with oil.
- In a small saucepan set over low heat, slowly warm the oil with sugar until just warm to the touch, not hot. Add the cocoa powder while whisking then once mixed, remove from heat and scrape into a medium bowl. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, the baking soda, and the vanilla until combined. Mix in the eggs then add the oat flour and stir in until smooth. Pour the batter into prepared pan and sprinkle chocolate chips and sea salt over the batter evenly. Bake the brownies for 18 - 24 minutes until the center doesn't jiggle when the pan is nudged (you can also check center with a toothpick and see if it comes out clean). Remove from oven and cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting. These brownies are very fudgy until completely cooled so you can chill them in the fridge or freezer to make them cool faster or simply enjoy them warm and messy.
Notes
*I like to make my own oat flour and it is easily done by simply processing oats in a blender or food processor until fine.
ALL CONTENT IS MINE AND ORIGINAL! All of these food photos were taken with my Nikon D5300 and my favorite Lens, the Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G. You can find out more in my INTRO POST.
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need these.... yum!
upvoted!
I understand the need and I am here to do my part. Perhaps someday, I can serve you a one ore two with a glass of milk, who knows?
Lovely Pictures!
Thank you so much @kingfelix!
@gringadelicious, another delicious post
So kind for you to say. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment!
Yummilicious!! But then what is not to love in a brownie??? Dreaming of deep, dark, hot and chewy, chocolate chunky goodness! Thanks for the tasteful journey @gringalicious.
Oh--and I love the salty top--I'm always down for another layer of flavor.
I really like that word, yummylicious. Can I use it in the future? Thanks so much for the super nice comment and for taking the time.
You're so welcome. Thanks for giving us the yumminess!! Yes, please use that word!!!
Thanks for another outstanding post!
Oh, well thank you, thank you very much for the compliment!
Sweet @gringalicious blog as chocolate :)
Who doesn't love olive oil... :))
Exactly what I was thinking
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Thank you very much! I am really glad you think it looks delicious!
You're welcome.