Description
Easy Fudgy Sourdough Discard Brownies are the perfect treat to satisfy your chocolate cravings while reducing food waste. These rich, gooey brownies incorporate sourdough discard for a unique flavor twist, making them a delightful dessert for any occasion. Whether enjoyed warm with ice cream or as an afternoon snack, they are sure to impress everyone at your gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix sourdough discard with granulated and brown sugars until smooth. Stir in oil and vanilla until combined.
- Gently fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Optionally sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs. Allow cooling before cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added richness, try melting chocolate and mixing it into the batter. Customize by adding nuts, dried fruit, or different types of chocolate as mix-ins. Store in an airtight container for up to five days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to two weeks.