And the secret ingredient is.........olive oil. Yeah, okay I did put olive oil in your brownies. Can we still be friends?
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’m about to keep going on in case you still aren’t sold on these. I mean, they use all whole ingredients so there’s no refined sugar or flour (with the exception of adding the optional chocolate chunks if you want), they’re made with one of the planet’s healthiest oils, and also, they’re gluten free too. Uh huh, for real! You’re welcome.
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 (That's right, 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?)
Sea Salt & Olive Oil Dark Chocolate Brownies (Gluten Free)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 12 - 16
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.
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Seriously, it looks really yummy!
I appreciate it @elizahfhaye!
indeed they look delicious
Oh god! Your blog is making me hungry af!
thanks so much for taking the time to comment @awakeningartist
Why loss the secret it's love
Thanks @ekhlas01!
with so many ingredients it is very rich in calories
Thanks @teenovision!
Welcome
mekes me hungry.
Hey... this guy ripped off your post.
Thought you would want to know...
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Fantastic stuff, why I haven't met Your profile before ?? I am focusing on photographic aspect of Your posts, as I am a photographer myself, but I am sure these recipes are great as well! Follow You for sure!
Awesome cookies , very delicious , followed!
thanks so much for the comment and for the follow @mindlock
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Brownies is my 2nd fave food! Chewy chocolate chip cookies come 1st! 🍪
Pls send me some of those delicious brownies! 😂
Gotta go out now & get me some of those!
Haha, yes I totally agree. A good cookie always wins in my book too, but brownies are so delicious. Thanks @reign!
Looking awesome! Have to try something like that soon. Please check my new food post as well. Best wishes from Germany!
Oooo they look like nice and fudgy brownies :)
ooh.. yummy
I love chocolates very much and you had also shared its recipe which is great,gonna try it soon as possible for me.Also tried some of your previous recipes which had remain great for me.Heads off for your kind and hard works which you always share with us.
Seriously....it looks ...really.. yumy
thanks @lakey123
Yummy
I will try it
Thanks for share
thanks for taking the time to comment @merajali
They look amazing and very delicious, well done @gringalicious!
I followed for more !
Chocolate Fudge Brownies My Favourite
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Chocolates para aliviar el alma, gracias por compartirlos, @gringalicious.
@gringalicious I can't see why that would be a problem since some recipes call for vegetable oil but you don't really taste it. As you verified they taste amazing. My favorite brownies are cream cheese brownies! Resteeming another amazing post :)
It looks so delicious and yummy.
absolutely phenomenal food photography
Thanks as always @noboxes!
These brownies look yummy.
Never heard of olive oil before. This sounds wonderful. Thank you for sharing recipe. I would love to try one soon. 😋
Then I hope you get the chance. Thanks @wandress!
Wow, that looks soo good, m sure it tastes divine...
So glad you like it @ladylens!
these look amazingly tasty. The photos are superb as always
you are always so kind and supportive, thanks so much @noboxes
Bookmarked. I love the stuff you make. I can only copy about half of it when I cook. But you are the top chef here on SteemitL
Did you move to Cali or are you planning to get back to Chile?
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Our fave excuse, definitely! 😂 Great recipe, @gringalicious! I love how you make it as healthy as possible.
I'm so glad you like this @michelleast!
Something that I enjoy doing with chocolate is melting it on top of my oatmeal. I am interested in the high amount of antioxidants so I buy some extremely dark chocolate. After I have lightly boiled the oats I add coconut oil (its good for a lot of things including brain health). I have a jar that I keep broken pieces of the chocolate bars, and I put some of that on top. Then I add some cinnamon (it balances blood sugar) but to much might give me heartburn. Then I add some ground cloves and sweeten with honey, and then I stir it all up! :)
That sounds like a great recipe @captaintj! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, I think that it tastes pretty good :) How do your brownies taste?
Excellent upclose photos
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The word "chocolate" caught my attention. Mmmmmm!!!!
I totally know how that is. Thanks @scribblingramma.
Good work as usual!
Thanks @ahmedcation
Seems so delicious, I want one!!
Thanks @ilhuna!
Brownies is my favorite food. I just love this very much.
So glad you like it @jrjamil!
amazing recipe . My home town has produce the original chocolate.
what is the best chocolate in the world ?
That sounds amazing. Thanks @madamuhammad!
how is it?
Can Steemit offer me Chocolate instead of upvote.?????
I would be lucky If I get this
O my God it looks amazing.. Even with olive oil ;) ;) I want to say that I really like your photographies.. They look so professional..
this is looking so delicious fantastic work you did dear :D this is awesome
Wow I love brownies. And here's some brand new sort of brownies. :O Amazing, I should try the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
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Theobroma cacao what makes Chocolate :)))
Wow tasty
thanks
t is perfect, although olive oil I have not tried it with chocolate, it is certainly healthy, the best creamy texture and dark color, if something is chocolate it must always be black !. regards
Olive oil!! Fantastic idea. And those look AMAZING! I have to try that. I'm always a little nervous using olive oil in baking, so this is a great incentive.
so glad I was able to add some inspiration. Olive oil and New York, can't help but thinking of "The Godfather."
Got a craving for these now. Care to explain what the olive oil does for the brownies exactly? Like, does it make them 'juicier'?
Awesome