Description
Chocolate rhubarb brownies are a rich and decadent treat that combines the richness of chocolate with the tartness of rhubarb. These fudgy brownies are complemented by crunchy walnuts and melty chocolate chips, making for a dessert that balances sweet and tart flavors beautifully. Perfect for spring, this recipe will become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (can be substituted with gluten-free or almond flour)
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup rhubarb (diced small)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly butter the top.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just incorporated. The batter will be thick.
- Fold in the rhubarb, chocolate chips, and walnuts until well distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to keep them fudgy.
- Let the brownies cool for at least 10 minutes before cutting them into squares.
Notes
- For extra thick brownies, increase the recipe by half and bake for 5 more minutes.
- If using frozen rhubarb, ensure it is thawed and dried well before adding to the batter.
- For a gluten-free option, replace all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour or almond flour.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 338 kcal
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 179mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 36mg