Hey there, Valentine's Day is just around the corner! Ditch the store-bought sweets and prepare to blow your loved one’s mind with decadent, gooey goodness. I'm talking about Easy Valentine's Day Brownies! They're perfect for adding a touch of homemade love to your celebration. These brownies are incredibly quick to make, healthier than you might think, and bursting with rich, chocolatey flavor. Trust me, even I can make these, and that’s saying something! 😉
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to bake brownies every Valentine's Day. The whole house would smell amazing. These Easy Valentine's Day Brownies are inspired by her recipe. It’s not quite the same, obviously, because the traditional recipe was not healthy and fast… but the feeling is the same. It’s become our family's way of showing how much we care. Now, I’m sharing a version with you!
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (or substitute with honey for lower carbs)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add-ins (Optional):
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Valentine's Day sprinkles
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan. Easy, right?
- Combine Dry: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Make sure it's all blended!
- Mix Wet: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, gently mixing until just combined. Don't overmix, or your brownies might get tough.
- Add Goodies: Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if you're using them). Get creative!
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with Valentine's Day sprinkles for extra festive cheer.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Check often so they don't overbake.
- Cool: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This helps them firm up.
- Serve: Slice, share, and enjoy your Easy Valentine's Day Brownies! Perfect with a scoop of ice cream or a glass of milk.
Easy Valentine’s Day Brownies
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan. Easy, right?
- Combine Dry: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Make sure it’s all blended!1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Mix Wet: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, brown sugar, applesauce, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth.1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup melted coconut oil, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Combine Wet and Dry: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, gently mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix, or your brownies might get tough.1 cup all-purpose flour
- Add Goodies: Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if you’re using them). Get creative!1/2 cup chocolate chips, 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- Pour and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle with Valentine’s Day sprinkles for extra festive cheer.Valentine’s Day sprinkles
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs. Check often so they don’t overbake.
- Cool: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. This helps them firm up.
- Serve: Slice, share, and enjoy your Easy Valentine’s Day Brownies! Perfect with a scoop of ice cream or a glass of milk.