agave fudgy brownies

Recipe by
Mikekey *
Seattle, WA

The key to moist brownies is to not overmix or over bake. Agave repaces sugar in these for a lower GI. Optional topping: Use http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/chocolate-sauce/agave-chocolate-ganache-frosting.html and sprinkle with toasted, chopped nuts.

yield 24 bars
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For agave fudgy brownies

  • 6 oz
    unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 1 c
    unsalted butter
  • 4 lg
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    light agave nectar
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 c
    whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 3/4 c
    chopped walnuts, optional

How To Make agave fudgy brownies

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly coat a 9-x-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2
    In a glass bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Immediately remove from microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, beat eggs with a wire whisk. Add agave nectar and vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
  • 4
    Sift flour, baking powder and salt over the chocolate mixture. Gently fold the ingresdients, JUST until flour is incorporated. Gently stir in walnuts, if using. DO NOT OVERMIX. Mixture will be lumpy.
  • 5
    Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until just set. Do not overbake, or brownies will be dry.
  • 6
    Let cool in pan before cutting into 2-inch bars.

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