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How to Make Fudgy Chocolate Brownies using Olive Oil

Published: Apr 4, 2013 · Modified: Nov 9, 2021 by LindySez · This post may contain affiliate links

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Fudgy Chocolate Brownies as the name implies are a bit fudgy and made healthier by using extra virgin olive oil in place of butter.

fudgy chocolate brownies

How to make Fudgy Chocolate Brownies using olive oil

It's not that weird, trust me...

Substituting extra virgin olive oil for saturated fats can lower LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, which clogs arteries with fatty deposits. Olive oil contains more monounsaturated (“good”) fat per serving than any other cooking oil. Monounsaturated fats help lower LDL cholesterol and increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol, which cleanses the arteries.

It might seem strange at first, baking with extra virgin olive oil, but overall, it's not.  You can use olive oil to replace melted butter in almost any recipe.  Now you wouldn't want to use a fine, finishing oil in these recipes, nothing with a lot of grass or pepper notes, but neutral olive oil works just fine.

Melting the chocolate for fudgy chocolate brownies.
Melting the chocolate

Is it a Brownie or Fudge?

This recipe for Fudgy Chocolate Brownies results in brownies that are more fudge-like.  As for the chocolate, you can make these with Perugina, as I did,  or another high-quality chocolate brand. Since the chocolate you use is the most important taste component, whatever you buy, make sure it's at least 70% cocoa.

Nut or no Nuts

You can make these brownies with or without nuts. I personally love walnuts in my brownies, so I add them. If adding be sure to toast the nuts before you add them.

Toasting the nuts brings out the nuttiness.

Fudgy chocolate brownies in a bowl with added nuts.
Add toasted nuts, if desired.

The batter for these brownies is very thick so I suggest you use a rubber spatula to spread the batter evenly in the pan. Lining the pan with aluminum foil first helps when removing them from the pan. It's not entirely necessary as you could cut them in the pan and remove them, but I like being able to take the whole batch out and cutting them neatly on a board. Just my own personal preference, plus, I don't have a pan to wash.

Fudgy chocolate brownies in a sheet pan with foil liner.
Line your pan with foil for easy removal and clean-up.

These brownies will stay, unrefrigerated, for up to 4 days in an airtight container; if they last that long!

Fudgy chocolate brownies on a plate with a nice cup of coffee.
Fudgy Chocolaty Brownies made with Olive Oil

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fudgy chocolate brownies

How to Make Fudgy Chocolate Brownies Using Olive Oil

LindySez
Fudgy Chocolate Brownies as the name implies are a bit fudgy and made healthier by using extra virgin olive oil in place of butter.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Desserts & Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces good quality 70% cocoa bittersweet chocolate; chopped
  • ½ cup mild-flavored extra virgin olive oil or other vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ - ¾ cup toasted chopped walnuts optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 350° F. Line an 8 x 8 glass baking dish with aluminum foil. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • In a small saucepan, combine the olive oil and chocolate; cook over medium-low heat, whisk vigorously, until combined and smooth. Remove from heat and bring to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar, cocoa, vanilla, and salt; mix on medium-low until well combined. Add the cooled chocolate and mix well; add the flour and stir until no white streaks remain. Add nuts, if using, and stir well into the batter.
  • Transfer the batter to the baking dish and bake about 25 -30 minutes, or until a tester, inserted in the middle, comes out clean. Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting.
Keyword brownie made with olive oil, fudge brownie, rich chocolate brownie
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  1. Poppy

    April 05, 2013 at 9:50 am

    No brownie has lasted 4 days in my house - no container required!

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    • LindySez

      April 05, 2013 at 10:57 am

      Ha Ha! Make, eat, enjoy!

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