Who doesn’t love a good brownie?
They are one of the most popular desserts in America, and for good reason.
Brownies are rich, chocolatey, chewy, and satisfying. They can be enjoyed plain or with toppings like ice cream, whipped cream, nuts or frosting.
They can be made for any occasion, from birthday parties to potlucks to movie nights. Or just make them because it’s Tuesday night and you love brownies!
Ever wonder where brownies came from? Well, we did too! So we did some research and here’s what we found:
The history of brownies is a bit murky, but most sources agree that they originated in the United States at the end of the 19th century. Some say that they were a result of a mistake by a baker who forgot to add baking powder to a chocolate cake batter. Others say that brownies were inspired by a recipe for chocolate cookies that appeared in a Fannie Farmer cookbook. Either way, they soon became a hit and spread across the country.
Brownies are typically made with flour, butter, sugar, eggs and cocoa powder. Some variations include adding chocolate chips, nuts, caramel or other ingredients. However, if you want to make your brownies more nutritious and delicious, you can try using Organic Whole Grain Einkorn Flour instead of regular flour.
Einkorn is one of the oldest varieties of wheat that humans have cultivated. It has not been hybridized or modified like modern wheat, so it retains its original flavor and nutrients. Einkorn flour has more protein, fiber, antioxidants and minerals than regular wheat flour. It also has a lower gluten content and a simpler genetic structure that makes it easier to digest for some people.
Einkorn flour has a nutty flavor and a light texture that works well in baked goods like brownies. It gives them a nice crumb and a moist center without making them too dense or dry. You can use Organic Whole Grain Einkorn Flour as a one-to-one substitute for regular whole wheat flour in most recipes.
To show you how easy and tasty it is to make einkorn brownies, we have created this recipe for Organic Whole Grain Einkorn Brownies. They are made with nutritious ingredients like butter, eggs, cacao powder, coconut sugar, and cane sugar. They also have homemade chocolate frosting on top for extra decadence.
This recipe is simple to follow and takes only about 45 minutes to prepare and bake. You will need a large mixing bowl, an electric mixer or whisk, a measuring cup and a couple measuring spoons, a baking sheet, and parchment paper. Then for the frosting you will need a small saucepan.
I hope you enjoy these Whole Grain Einkorn Brownies as much as we do. They are perfect for sharing with your family or friends or keeping them all to yourself. Either way, you’ll love how they taste and how they make you feel.
Whole Grain Einkorn Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 1 1/2 Cups Butter
- 3/4 Cup Cacao
- 2 Cups Coconut Sugar
- 1 Cup Organic Cane Sugar
- 6 Eggs
- 2 tsp Vanilla
- 375 grams
Organic Whole Grain Einkorn Flour (or grind your own Organic Einkorn Berries) - 1 1/2 tsp Salt
Frosting
- 1/2 Cup Butter
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Cacao
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
- A Little Bit of Cream
Instructions
Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream butter, sugar, and cacao together.
- Add in eggs and vanilla
- Add flour and salt. Mix thoroughly.
- Spread evenly in a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
Frosting
- Melt butter in a small saucepan.
- While still over the heat, add in cacao, salt, and vanilla.
- Once well incorporated, add powdered sugar. Use a whisk to mix and add a little bit of cream at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- When the brownies are cool, spread the frosting over the brownies.
Notes
Please let us know how your Whole Grain Einkorn Brownies turned out and share your feedback with us in the comments below.
If you love this recipe then you might also want to try these other recipes:
- Double Chocolate Einkorn Brownies
- Mint Chocolate Einkorn Brownies
- Einkorn Banana Bread with a Crumble Topping
Remember to share your Ancient Grains creations with us on social media using the hashtag #AncientGrainsRecipes and #GrandTetonAncientGrains. We can’t wait to see your culinary eye candy as you capture and share the beauty of your nutritious creations.
Not bad, not a fan of a lot of sugar anymore but I did want some brownies. Tried this out and ended up using the full recipe in a 9×13 cast iron pan and added 5 min to the cook time. Turned out great, most people I shared it with liked it but it wasn’t hard and tasted great.