The ultimate makeover: Chocolate brownies

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate brownies

Angela gives these rich treats a makeover, with a magic ingredient to reduce the fat content...

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 12

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Freezable

Method

  1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Pour enough water into a small pan to one-third fill it. Bring to the boil, then remove the pan from the heat. Put the chopped chocolate into a large bowl that will fit snugly over the pan without touching the water. Sit the pan over the water (still off the heat) and leave the chocolate to melt slowly for a few mins, stirring occasionally until it has melted evenly. Remove the bowl from the pan, then let the chocolate cool slightly.
  2. Meanwhile, lightly oil and base-line a 19cm square cake tin that is 5cm deep. Combine the flour, cocoa and bicarbonate of soda. Using a wooden spoon, stir both the sugars into the cooled chocolate with the coffee, vanilla and buttermilk. Stir in 1 tbsp warm water. Break and beat in the egg, then stir in the mayonnaise just until smooth and glossy. Sift over the flour and cocoa mix, then gently fold in with a spatula without overmixing.
  3. Pour the mixture into the tin, then gently and evenly spread it into the corners. Bake for 30 mins. When a skewer is inserted into the middle, it should come out with just a few moist crumbs sticking to it. If cooked too long, the mix will dry out; not long enough and it can sink. Leave in the tin until completely cold, then loosen the sides with a round-bladed knife. Turn out onto a board, peel off the lining paper and cut into 12 squares.

PER BROWNIE

191 kcalories, protein 2.0g, carbohydrate 23.0g, fat 11.0 g, saturated fat 3.0g, fibre 1.0g, sugar 16.0g, salt 0.28 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2009.

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  • Binder photo Hitsme

    06 April 2012

    Hitsme commented on this recipe

    I have made other chocolate brownies in the past all gone wrong thanks

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  • Binder photo Matthew

    11 April 2012

    Matthew commented on this recipe

    Ok I've been on the hunt for a low calorie brownie for a while I changed this recipe to take out a lot of calories and it worked a treat - heres what I did. Replaced the 150g sugar with 12tbsp splenda (i used tesco own brand) I used 25g cadburies highlights hot chocolate powder instead of coco ( i didnt have any coco) I used tesco lighter than light mayo ( cuts a lot of calories) I used 1/2 - 3/4 tsp baking soda These changes roughly cut the calories in half - the main calorie contributor to the recipe being the chocolate. For all you keen dieters that love a good bit of brownie! Matt

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  • Binder photo GoodMonkey

    12 April 2012

    GoodMonkey commented on this recipe

    I have made this recipe literally hundreds of times and these are the best brownies ever - highly recommended. I also use milk with a dash of vinegar to make the buttermilk alternative and extra light mayo - never fails. Also try Sainsburys own brand dark chocolate at around 30p/100g bar - you won't be disappointed. Thank you for a great recipe.

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  • Binder photo GoodMonkey

    12 April 2012

    GoodMonkey rated and commented on this recipe

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    Forgot to rate - doh!

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  • Binder photo Yorkshirepud1

    08 May 2012

    Yorkshirepud1 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Well what can I say... This recipe is fantastic! Can't believe it has mayo in. I was very dubious but thought what the heck, it's worth a try and am I glad I did. Now my daughter says she doesn't want normal brownies again, she wants these and for a 9 yr old to say that, speaks volumes. Will make these again.

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  • Binder photo Tanya

    05 June 2012

    Tanya rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    Just made these and theyre really airy and tasteless. I'll be sticking to my gooey brownie recipe!

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  • Binder photo floura

    13 June 2012

    floura rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    gorgeous, was bit worried about the mayonnaise, but they turned out really well. They went down a treat with my friends

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  • Binder photo Katy Cake Lover

    15 June 2012

    Katy Cake Lover rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    OMG....delish! Made these because I had everything in the cupboard...apart from buttermilk(which I never have) so I used milk with a squeeze of lemon juice. Really surprised with the result..moist and oh so chocolatey. who would've thought..mayonnaise! I also used low fat mayo.

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  • Binder photo mitra

    27 June 2012

    mitra rated this recipe

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  • Binder photo mitra

    27 June 2012

    mitra commented on this recipe

    my dad's and husband's birthday falls on the same date.. usually we celebrate it together.. but this time my dad fell sick so my parents could not come over to my place.. i could not travel too.. so we decided to make the same recipe.. that is when i came across this recipe.. both my dad and husband are great fans of chocolate.. this is when my husband came across this app called LiveAlbum.. my mom and me made the browny simultaneously.. i shared this recipe with her through phone.. i took photos of each stage of my preparation and the photos got shared as and when i took it.. Miracle! Dad and my husband loved the browny.. keep giving us wonderful recipes.. http://www.livealbum.me

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  • Binder photo domesticgod

    11 July 2012

    domesticgod rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    I made these brownies for some realations and I was extremely dissapointed. I followed the instuctions precisely and the mixture looked great. Then I put it in the oven. It says to put it on for 30 mins. I thought this was too much so i only did it for 28mins. The brownies came out burned (i put it on 180C) and it almost fell apart. This wasted my time and im angry as my relations were looking forward to eating them.

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  • Binder photo OneDirectioner

    21 July 2012

    OneDirectioner commented on this recipe

    do you think i could leave out the coffee and dark chocolate and just use 150 grams of normal sugar?

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  • Binder photo Amy

    24 July 2012

    Amy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    These are amazing! The family can't get enough of them! You wouldn't believe that they were low calorie!

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  • Binder photo BillyO'Meara

    26 July 2012

    BillyO'Meara commented on this recipe

    absolutely gorgeous. I replaced the mayonnaise with Dulce de Leche (merchant gourmet) and they really were lovely and moist. will make again.

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  • Binder photo Luke456

    29 July 2012

    Luke456 rated and commented on this recipe

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    why Mayo???

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  • Binder photo workingmom

    31 July 2012

    workingmom commented on this recipe

    Can I replace full cream fresh milk for buttermilk since it only use 2 tsp. Will it make a lot of difference?

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  • Binder photo lucylovescake

    12 August 2012

    lucylovescake commented on this recipe

    When I saw this recipe I was a bit doubtful about using mayonnaise, but it works really well! I personally prefer gooey brownies, and these are light, fluffy, crumbly brownies but I loved these. I used the recommended milk and lemon because I couldn't find buttermilk anywhere. (I also found these brownies better the day afterwards).

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  • Binder photo Lisa Effingham

    27 August 2012

    Lisa Effingham rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Absolutely yum, although don't tell people they've got mayo in until AFTER they've tried them! My daughter made them at school as part of a 'healthier food project'. The teacher was very impressed!!!

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  • Binder photo Grace Emma

    30 August 2012

    Grace Emma commented on this recipe

    So they're nice but not as nice as other recipes? :s I really want to try them but I'm looking for a rich sweet fudgy brownie, is this recipe right for me? Or could anyone reccomend another. Thank you xx

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  • Binder photo pinkstar100

    02 September 2012

    pinkstar100 commented on this recipe

    These have a higher fat and calorie content than the original recipe? You can't say they are low fat, people trust this site!

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Makes 12

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 25 mins

Cook time

Cook 30 mins

Freezable

Ingredients

  • 85g dark chocolate , 70% cocoa solids, chopped into small pieces
  • 85g plain flour
  • 25g cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 100g golden caster sugar
  • 50g light muscovado sugar
  • ½ tsp coffee granules
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 100g mayonnaise (I used Hellman's)
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PER BROWNIE

191 kcalories, protein 2.0g, carbohydrate 23.0g, fat 11.0 g, saturated fat 3.0g, fibre 1.0g, sugar 16.0g, salt 0.28 g

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