Pregnancy Friendly Tahini Brownies with Sesame Seeds
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16 servings
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 4 oz bittersweet chocolate (60–70% cacao), roughly chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
Ingredient noteEggs are safe during pregnancy as long as they are cooked all the way through.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Ingredient notePregnancy guidance caps caffeine at about 200 mg a day. This recipe has roughly 7 mg per serving.
- ⅓ cup well-stirred tahini
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on two opposite sides.
- 2
Combine the butter and chopped chocolate in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until both are fully melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat.
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