I have a serious chocolate addiction. I could happily live the rest of my life with no crisps, sweets or take-aways, but I need to have chocolate every day. I try to prepare for this and make somewhat healthier chocolate treats so I don’t end up buying chocolate bars. Here’s one of my recipes I often use to fuel my addiction, enjoy!
Ingredients- for a 9 x 11 inch tin (makes 12 brownies)
- 500g beetroot (it’s easiest if you get cooked beetroot sold in vacuum packs)
- 200g dark chocolate
- 100g butter
- 3 eggs
- 175g sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 25g cocoa powder
- 100g plain flour
- 100g walnuts
You’ll also need a food processor or hand blender
Steps
- Line a baking tray and preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
- Slice the beetroot and heat in the microwave on high for about 5 minutes
- Add the butter and chocolate to the food processor but don’t blend just yet
- Take the beetroot from the microwave and drain off any liquid, and add the beetroot to the food processor. Let it sit for 2 minutes to let the butter and chocolate melt, then blend until smooth.
- Add the sugar and vanilla, then the eggs (the mixture should have cooled down by now, but if not, leave it for a minute or two before you add the eggs so they don’t scramble!)
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and fold in the flour, cocoa powder and walnuts.
- Pour into the tray and cook for approximately 20 minutes, or until the brownies are firm at the top. A skewer won’t usually come out completely clean because the brownies are so moist.