September is National Honey Month, making it the perfect time to celebrate this golden, natural sweetener in all its versatile glory. Honey has been used for centuries to add flavor and sweetness to meals, snacks, and desserts. With TikTok buzzing about honey-themed recipes, décor, and DIY crafts, there’s no shortage of ways to get in on the fun and celebrate all month long.
Whether you’re a longtime honey enthusiast or just getting started, we have a recipe that you’ll love to incorporate into your National Honey Month celebrations. These brownies are not only indulgent and delicious, but they’re also packed with wholesome ingredients like honey and extra virgin olive oil. It’s a sweet treat you can feel good about!
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Á LA HEART BROWNIES
If you love a brownie with a moist, fudgy middle, this recipe is for you! For a more intense chocolate flavor, choose chocolate chips or chunks with a higher cacao percentage, which will provide more bitterness and intense chocolate flavor. If you prefer a sweeter brownie, use semisweet chocolate chips or chunks.
Makes 16 brownies
INGREDIENTS
- Cooking spray
- ½ cup (170 g) honey
- ½ cup (120 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (90 g) whole wheat pastry flour
- ¼ cup (20 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder (see Tip)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (85 g) chocolate chips or chunks (62 to 72% cacao)
- ½ cup (60 g) chopped walnuts
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line the bottom and two sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine the honey, oil, sugar, and eggs in a large bowl. Use a whisk or handheld mixer to mix until creamy and lightly golden in color. Add the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder, vanilla, baking powder, and salt. Stir to incorporate.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Pour the batter into the baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes; the top will look dull (not shiny) and will have many holes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 10 to 15 minutes in the pan before cutting into 16 bars. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
NUTRITION
Serving Size 1 brownie; Calories 203; Protein 3 g; Carbs 23 g; Dietary Fiber 2 g; Added Sugars 17 g; Total Fat 12 g; Sat Fat 3 g; Omega-3s 410 mg; Sodium 20 mg; Potassium 73 mg
