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Grandma’s Brownies #SundaySupper

September 20, 2015 ·

Grandma’s Brownies are my grandma’s recipe for the best brownies – a rich, chocolaty brownie topped with fudgy frosting!

Tailgating season is upon us, which means finger foods, snack and treats are aplenty. For Sunday Supper this week, we are partnering with Gallo Family Vineyards to celebrate football season by sharing some tasty recipes and wine pairings. This year I was inspired make something chocolaty to pair with Gallo’s Merlot, and my grandma’s to-die-for brownie recipe instantly came to mind….

Filed Under: dessert, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegetarian Tagged With: brownies, chocolate, easy, gallo family vineyards, quick, sundaysupper, tailgating

Chocolate Coconut Brownies

November 13, 2014 ·

‘Tis the season for holiday treats! Chocolate Coconut Brownies are a wonderfully fudgy brownie with flaked coconut throughout. This recipe combine two delicious flavors – chocolate and coconut – into an easy to make brownie. There is a double dose of coconut with sweetened flaked coconut and coconut oil (though you could use regular butter if you do not have coconut oil). Plus Chocolate Coconut Brownies are always especially cute for the holidays because the coconut reminds me of a tasty dusting of snow over the chocolate brownies. …

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: brownies, chocolate, coconut, coconut oil, easy, holiday, quick, whole wheat

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Brownies | alidaskitchen.com #recipes #brownies #SundaySupper

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Brownies #SundaySupper

August 23, 2014 ·

Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Brownies are an easy recipe for a fudgy brownie mixed with chocolate sandwich cookies topped with cheesecake and then more cookies!

I can’t believe Labor Day is just around the corner! While much of our menu is typically centered around the grill, I love to make special desserts to share. Last year I made S’mores Brownies. What could possibly top those? Cookies and Cream Cheesecake Brownies of course!

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Olive Oil Fudge Brownies | easy made from scratch brownies made with heart healthy olive oil #PantryInsiders

Olive Oil Fudge Brownies #PantryInsiders

June 30, 2014 ·

Olive Oil Fudge Brownies are an easy from scratch brownie recipe made with heart healthy olive oil instead of butter.

I have a thing for brownies. I also have a thing for doing things to brownies, such as making them with bananas, or zucchini, or s’mores. So while olive oil may not be a natural transition from those goodies, it seemed like a good idea. It ended up being a tasty one too! …

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: #pantryinsiders, brown sugar, brownies, chocolate, easy, olive oil, quick

Peppermint Brownie Sundae

December 9, 2013 ·

This Peppermint Brownie Sundae is made with a fudgy brownie covered with peppermint ice cream and your favorite toppings. A classic and delicious combination is perfect for the Holidays!

This Peppermint Brownie Sundae starts with one of my favorite fudgy brownie recipes. The brownie is sturdy enough to withstand the ice cream topping without becoming soggy yet it melts in your mouth with fudgy goodness. A little peppermint extract to gives the brownies some Holiday flair, but that is optional. You get plenty of peppermint from the delicious peppermint ice cream! I wait all year for my favorite Edy’s Slow Churned Peppermint Wonderland ice cream that is a limited edition available through December. The fact that it is ridiculously rich and creamy with only half the fat and 1/3 fewer calories than regular ice cream is just a bonus.

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Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: brownies, chocolate, easy, holiday, ice cream, peppermint, quick

Salted Caramel Brownies

November 6, 2013 ·

With a fudgy brownie base, a smooth caramel topping, a drizzle of dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt, you really can’t go wrong with these Salted Caramel Brownies made on the lighter side!

Like most people, I am obsessed with salted caramel anything. Salted caramel ice cream, candies, straight from a jar perhaps? Clearly Salted Caramel Brownies were a no brainer! The brownie layer alone was fudgy and delicious. The caramel layer was actually very easy to make, which was nice (and dangerous!). Last, a little drizzle of bittersweet chocolate (or you could just sprinkle some semi-sweet chocolate chips to simplify things) and a sprinkling of sea salt….

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Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

September 12, 2013 ·

Chocolate Zucchini Brownies are so chocolaty and fudgy, you would never guess they’re filled with zucchini! Plus they are made with whole wheat flour and can be made vegan. These are quite possibly, the best brownies ever!

The other night I shredded zucchini to make Chocolate Zucchini Bread again. It was so chocolaty and good, I just couldn’t resist! But then I opened my iPad and saw a zucchini brownie recipe that I had been researching. Brownies are always tasty, plus this recipe looked quick and easy. Why not try something new? Considering how delicious chocolate and zucchini are together, I had no doubt Chocolate Zucchini Brownies would be good. Now, they weren’t just good,……

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S’mores Brownies #SundaySupper

September 1, 2013 ·

What do you get when you cross a brownie with a s’more? This easy recipe for S’mores Brownies!

As Labor Day marks the unofficial end of Summer, I am looking forward to cooler temperatures, Halloween (!) and, of course, lots of pumpkin recipes. While Fall baking is my absolute favorite, sometimes nothing hits the spot quite like a s’more. I have made several s’more-inspired recipes, including muffins, blondies, Golden Graham’s bars, even a cool and creamy pie! But these S’mores Brownies might be my favorite s’more-inspired treat. The chocolate brownie base is the perfect vehicle for all of the yummy s’more toppings, plus they take only minutes to prepare….

Filed Under: dessert, kid-friendly, Recipes Tagged With: baked, bars, brownies, chocolate, easy, graham cracker, holiday, marshmallow, quick, s'mores, snack, summer

Chocolate Banana Brownies

July 11, 2013 ·

Chocolate Banana Brownies are so rich and fudgy, you would never guess they are low in fat (and can be made vegan)!

Chocolate Banana Brownies | alidaskitchen.com

I’ve been on a bit of a brownie kick lately and found myself choosing between three different brownies recipes to share with you today. These Chocolate Banana Brownies were at the top of the list. A brownie that is so rich and fudgy, you would never guess it’s low in fat (and can be made vegan)? Yes please!

The addition of bananas not only puts a tasty twist on these brownies, but it also helps reduce some of the added fat. There are also no eggs in this recipe. Changes from the original recipe include using whole wheat pastry flour instead of all-purpose (either one works fine, I just wanted a whole wheat brownie) and using brown sugar instead of granulated, because I love the flavor brown sugar adds to baked goods. Use your favorite non-dairy milk and non-dairy chocolate chips, and you have a delicious vegan dessert that everybody will love!

Chocolate Banana Brownies

Author: Alida Fischbach

Yields: 13x9-inch pan of brownies (see note for servings)

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or all-purpose flour)
2 cups packed brown sugar
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 cup mashed overripe bananas (2-3, depending on size)
¼ cup milk (use soy or almond for vegan)
¼ cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (use dairy-free for vegan)
Cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350*F. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk flour, brown sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
In a medium bowl, stir bananas, milk, oil, and vanilla until well-blended.
Add banana mixture to flour mixture, gently stirring until just combined. Add chocolate chips, folding gently.
Pour batter into prepared baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. (Be careful not to over bake, otherwise the brownie may not be as fudgy). Move pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Cut into squares to serve.

Notes

Note: 24 squares = 150 calores/brownie, 36 squares = 100 calories/brownie. These amounts are approximations based on the ingredients I used.

Source: About.com

Have more overripe bananas? Here are some other healthy, easy recipes to try:

Pumpkin Banana Muffins

Banana Buttermilk Muffins

Healthy Banana Cookies

Filed Under: dessert, Favorites, healthy, kid-friendly, Recipes, vegan Tagged With: banana, brownies, chocolate, vegan

Mounds Brownies

October 25, 2012 ·

With Halloween just around the corner, the excitement is building for fun costumes and candy. We always somehow end up with more candy than we need to give out (thanks to the person who buys the candy, *ahem* Mike). While that may be intentional, I’m always happy to try new and tasty recipes using “leftover” candy ~ these Mounds Brownies being one of them!

Mounds Brownies take a basic brownie recipe and dress it up with coconut, simply by adding Mounds candy bars. It’s amazing how such a simple addition can really transform an otherwise ordinary dessert into something unique and seemingly decadant. You get a nice-sized chunk of candy bar in each brownie, and fans of chocolate and coconut will enjoy the complementary flavors.

By the way, it’s that time of week again. We are now in Week 5 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats! While this recipe is shared in part to use up Halloween candy, these Mounds Brownies would be a super fun addition to your holiday treat platter. They’re something a little different yet delicious and very easy to make too.

Mounds Brownies

Yields: 16 brownies

Ingredients

¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, cut into pieces
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 snack-size Mounds candy bars
Baking spray

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 8-inch square pan with baking spray and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
Melt butter and chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water (or a use double-boiler), stirring frequently until melted. Remove bowl from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar until well-blended. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Fold in flour mixture until combined.
Pour batter into prepared pan. Place Mounds bars on top of batter, pressing down slightly. (I did 3 rows of 4).
Bake until just set, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely on wire rack.

Slightly adapted from All You, October, 2012

Be sure to check out all the other bloggers who are participating this week in the 12 Weeks of Christmas Treats blog hop. And if you’re a blogger and want to join in on the fun, check out this post for the form to fill out to start baking along with us.