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Rich, moist, chewy cocoa brownies. Based on Alton Brown’s cocoa brownies recipe, but healthified by using oil instead of butter, less sugar, and whole-wheat flour. No one will believe you these brownies are healthier – they taste so good.
Makes 16 brownies
New quantity:
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Prep: 10 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Cool: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Nonstick baking spray for the pan
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup white whole-wheat flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8-inch square pan with nonstick baking spray (these sprays contain flour in addition to oil).
2. Lightly whisk together the eggs and the sugar, just until incorporated. Whisk in the oil and vanilla, again whisking just to incorporate – you don’t want too much air in the batter or it will be cake-like and not dense and chewy as a brownie should be.
3. In another bowl, use a fine-mesh strainer to sift together the flour, cocoa and salt. Gradually add to the egg mixture, whisking to combine. Batter will be thick.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan, using a wide spatula to get it all out of the bowl. Bake 30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out not wet and not completely dry, but with a few moist crumbs, keeping in mind that when it comes to brownies, it’s always better to err on the side of a little under-baked (moist and chewy) than a little over-baked (dry). Cool about 30 minutes, in pan, on a wire rack before cutting and serving – brownies are best at room temperature.
Nutrition per brownie
Calories 179.9
Total Fat 8.9 g
Saturated Fat 1.3 g
Cholesterol 46.3 mg
Sodium 91.4 mg
Total Carbohydrate 24.8 g
Dietary Fiber 2.3 g
Sugars 18.9 g
Protein 3.1 g
Weight Watchers Points Plus: 5 points
Compare with nutrition for the original recipe:
Calories 243
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 83 mg
Sodium 82 mg
Total carbohydrate 28 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 22 g
Protein 3 g
Weight Watchers Points Plus: 7 points
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