Description
Broccoli & Feta Brownies offer a surprising and delicious twist on traditional brownies, combining rich chocolate with the savory tang of feta cheese and the nutritious crunch of broccoli. Perfect for those seeking a healthier dessert option, these brownies are fudgy, flavorful, and sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. Whether for a cozy gathering or a fun potluck dish, they make sneaking in greens enjoyable and delightful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Finely chop the fresh broccoli into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, flour, and baking powder until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs and vanilla extract until frothy. Combine this mixture with dry ingredients, then gently fold in chopped broccoli and crumbled feta until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean but still slightly gooey.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg