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Super Fudgy Brownies

Super Fudgy Brownies

⏱️ PREP 15 MINS
🔥 COOK 25 MINS
👥 SERVES 16
📝 EASY

📖 The Story

There is nothing quite like the smell of melting chocolate filling a kitchen on a rainy afternoon. You know that rich, deep aroma that just promises comfort? That is exactly how these brownies start. I’ve always been a chocolate lover—the kind who thinks a day without a treat is a day wasted—but I also try to keep things somewhat balanced for my family. Trust me on this, finding a recipe that feels indulgent but sneaks in some goodness is like finding a hidden treasure.

I remember the first time I tried making “healthy” brownies. Believe me, it was a disaster! I used too much of a certain substitute and they ended up tasting like dry cardboard. My kids took one bite and looked at me like I’d betrayed them. It was a lesson learned the hard way: never compromise on the fudgy texture. So, I went back to the drawing board. I started playing with oats and wheat germ, and that’s when the magic happened. The oats give it this incredible chewiness that stays moist for days, and the walnuts add that perfect little crunch that makes every bite interesting.

When you’re whisking the egg whites into the brown sugar, you’ll hear that soft, rhythmic sound of the mixer—it’s like a promise of the deliciousness to come. The batter is thick, dark, and glossy, and pouring it into the pan is so satisfying. This has quickly become a family favorite for Sunday dinners or as a special treat for chai time. It’s a warm conversation in dessert form, something you can share with a friend while you catch up on life.

The best part? You don’t have to tell anyone there’s wheat germ or milk powder in there. They’ll just think they’re eating the most delicious, rich brownies ever. I love how the house smells while they’re in the oven—that warm, sugary scent mixed with toasty walnuts. You’re going to love how easy these are to whip up. Just a quick microwave melt, a bit of stirring, and you’re golden. Every time I make these, they disappear from the counter faster than I can count. Trust me, once you try this version, you might never go back to the boxed stuff again!

🍽️ Super Fudgy Brownies

by Chef Kiran Raja

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Total: 40 mins
Serves: 16
Category: Desserts & Baking
Cuisine: American

📋 INGREDIENTS

• 6 oz Semisweet chocolate chips
• 3 tbsp Butter
• ¾ cup Quick-cooking oats
• 1/3 cup Toasted wheat germ
• 1/3 cup Fat-free dry milk powder
• ½ cup Chopped walnuts
• 1 Large egg
• 2 Egg whites
• ½ cup Packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Coat an 8″ x 8″ baking dish with cooking spray.
2. Microwave chocolate and butter on medium power for 30-45 seconds until melted. Stir until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, stir together the dry ingredients: oats, wheat germ, milk powder, and walnuts.
4. Using an electric mixer, beat egg, egg whites, brown sugar, and vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate.
5. Gently fold the oat mixture into the chocolate batter. Pour into the prepared dish.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes. A toothpick in the center should come out clean. Cool completely before slicing.

👃 AROMA GUIDE

1 Stage 1: Rich, velvety melted chocolate and sweet vanilla.
2 Stage 2: Toasty walnuts and caramelized brown sugar.
3 Stage 3: Deep, earthy cocoa warmth as they cool.

🔧 PRO TIPS

Clean Cuts: For perfect squares, spray your knife with cooking spray before slicing through the cooled brownies.

Walnut Toasting: Toasting your walnuts for 5 minutes in a dry pan before adding them to the mix triples the flavor!

The Toothpick Test: Don’t overbake! These continue to set as they cool. Take them out as soon as the toothpick is clean or has just a few moist crumbs.

📊 NUTRITION FACTS

SUPER FUDGY BROWNIES
Serving Size 1 Brownie
Calories165
Total Fat8g (10% DV)
Saturated Fat4g (20% DV)
Cholesterol15mg (5% DV)
Sodium45mg (2% DV)
Total Carbs21g (8% DV)
Dietary Fiber2g (7% DV)
Protein4g (8% DV)
* Percent Daily Values based on 2,000 calorie diet

✨ Simply Delicious. Purely Aromatic. ✨

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