Simple & Easy Brownies
These deliciously moist brownies are the perfect way to pack more veggies into your diet. Bonus, you won’t even taste the courgette!
Servings: 15
Calories: 303kcal
Cost: £0.33
Equipment
Ingredients
- 150 g unsalted butter (£1.75)
- 200 g 2 packs dark chocolate (2x£0.33)=(£0.66)
- 100 g 1 pack milk chocolate (£0.33)
- 3 large eggs (£1.15/2)=(£0.58)
- 200 g caster sugar (£1.60/2)=(£0.80)
- 250 g finely grated courgette (1½ courgettes) (£0.80)
Cupboard Essentials
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 200 g plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Add the butter & chocolate into a microwavable bowl and pop in the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir and continue to microwave for 15 second intervals, stirring each time. Repeat until fully melted.
- In a large bowl whisk eggs, vanilla extract, honey and sugar together. Then add the grated courgette.
- Pour the melted chocolate/butter into the bowl and stir to combine. Then add the flour and baking powder, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Line a 20cm by 30cm baking dish with parchment paper and pour the brownie batter into the tin.
- Bake for 35 minutes, then leave to cool for 10.
Notes
- Line baking dish with parchment paper to prevent sticking
- Don't overbake for moist center and crispy edges
- Allow brownies to cool before cutting; consider adding chocolate chips for extra flavor
Nutrition
Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g