Pregnancy Friendly Fudgy Brownies
Total time1 hr 15 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time30 min
4.5(27)
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16 servings
For the flax egg
- 2 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 5 tbsp water
For the brownies
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, roughly chopped
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Ingredient notePregnancy guidance caps caffeine at about 200 mg a day. This recipe has roughly 12 mg per serving.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and water until combined. Set aside for 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides.
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