Whole-Wheat Brownies
There are so many recipes for brownies in circulation, I didn’t think we could possibly have a need for another version. Except this one isn’t like all the others, which makes it totally shareable. It’s made with whole grains, no refined sugar or eggs, and can be vegan (if you desire) by replacing the traditional milk with a soy or almond alternative.
There is no beating of butter and sugar, no melting of chocolate over a pot of simmering water, and no electric mixer required. It takes about four minutes to portion out your ingredients, three minutes to mix them together, and thirty minutes or so to have warm baked goods on the table. I can’t imagine an easier treat for a busy mom to put together.
If you’re looking for a healthy brownies, these is about as good as you’re going to get. They certainly don’t replace the gooey-centred treats we all know and love, but I promise you, these are a fine replacement.
This recipe is adapted from Gwyneth Paltrow’s book, My Father’s Daughter. If you’re interested in whole foods and cooking with more natural products, I highly recommend it.
Servings:
Makes 16
Whole Wheat Brownies Recipe:
You’ll Need
- 2 cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup good quality cocoa powder
- 1½ Tbsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup coffee, pre-brewed
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup canola oil, plus extra for the pan
- 1 tsp vanilla
- ½ cup best-quality chocolate chips
Prep and Cook
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F and lightly grease an 8”x 8” baking pan with oil and line with parchment paper
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa and baking powders, and salt
In a separate bowl, stir together the maple syrup, honey, coffee, milk, oil, and vanilla - Combine the wet and dry ingredients just until combined, taking care not to over mix; fold the chocolate chips into the batter.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a tester inserted into the middle of the brownie comes out with just a bit of chocolate crumb stuck to it
- Allow to cool for 5 minutes, and then cut into squares
