Chocolate and Cranberry Brownies Recipe
A healthier version of this popular treat.
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Serves
12
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Cost Per Serving
Under 25p
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories216 kcal
Calories
Calories are a measure of the amount of energy in food and drink. Your weight depends on the balance between how much energy you consume and how much energy you use up. If you eat or drink more than you use you can gain weight. If you don’t eat enough you can lose it.
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Saturates1.44g
Saturates
On average as a nation it seems we’re consuming too much saturated fat. Eating too much can increase your cholesterol, which is a risk factor for heart disease. Replacing saturated fats with unsaturated fats can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of heart disease.
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Fibre1.1g
Fibre
Fibre is classed as a carbohydrate and you should aim to eat 30g fibre each day. Eating plenty of fibre is good for your digestive health and is associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and some cancers.
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Ingredients
- 3 medium eggs
- 200g soft brown sugar
- 150g self-raising flour
- 50g cocoa
- 100ml rapeseed oil
- 50g dried cranberries
- 25g milk chocolate chips (optional)
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Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.
- Base line a 22cm square tin.
- Whisk the eggs and sugar together until pale and creamy.
- Sieve the flour and cocoa together and gently whisk into the eggs, then whisk in the oil.
- Pour into the prepared tin, scatter over the cranberries and chocolate chips if using
- Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool slightly before turning out of the tin.
- Cut into 12 pieces.
Cooking Tips
- Replace the cranberries with any other dried fruit such as apple or chopped dates.
- For a healthier option, to increase your fibre intake, replace the flour with self-raising wholemeal flour.
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