Spelt flour chewy brownies
If you're looking for brownies that are chewy but not too dense, not too sweet, and also include the nutrients of 100% whole grain, this is the recipe for you. Ready in about 30-minutes, these brownies are sure to be a crowd pleaser.
Equipment
- 1 Large bowl
- 1 Medium bowl for wet ingredients
- 1 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup Spelt flour (100% whole grain)
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp Baking powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Melted butter or coconut oil
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1/8 cup Water (if using 100% whole grain spelt)
- 1/2 cup Mini chocolate chips (semi-sweet)
- 1/2 cup Walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together the spelt flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the melted coconut oil (or butter), sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until well incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- If you're using 100% whole grain spelt, you need to add the 1/8 cup of water. Let the batter sit for about 15 minutes as whole grains are thirsty and it will need to absorb the extra liquid. (If you're using store-bought spelt, you can skip this step.)
- Mix in the chocolate chips and if using, fold in the walnuts or chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a butter knife or toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.