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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Double Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies

    Published: Oct 6, 2018 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Double Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies are loaded with rich chocolate flavor and chunky chocolate chips. They’re sinfully good and simple to make in just 30 minutes! These are sure to please even the biggest chocoholic in your life! Plus, they’re 100% gluten-free with an easy vegan option.

    olive oil brownies being served
    olive oil brownies sponsored by bertolli olive oil

    It’s no secret that I’m a bit of a chocoholic. So, when I challenged myself to come up with a creative new way to use olive oil, the first thing I dreamed up was a big plate of chocolate brownies.

    Most ordinary brownie recipes call for vegetable oil. And while that’s perfectly fine, it’s also a bit boring.

    I mean olive oil is totally delicious right? No one sits around dunking their bread in vegetable oil. Olive oil has so much more flavor. It would have to make my brownies taste better.

    double chocolate olive oil brownies on cutting board

    So I opted to use olive oil instead of vegetable oil in the creation of these Double Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies!

    And the result is out of this world. I’m talking the most moist, fluffy, flavorful brownies I’ve ever tasted. You can trust me – I’ve tasted a lot of brownies.

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    Using Olive Oil in Brownies

    If you decide to give this a try for yourself, the most important thing is choosing a high-quality olive oil. It will make all the difference in the flavor of your brownies!

    olive oil and chocolate chips

    I have always loved Bertolli Olive Oils, and they’re a staple in my kitchen. I know I can rely on them for a delicious fresh taste, and I can trust that they’re made with only high-quality ingredients. Plus, they’re so easy to use in all kinds of creative recipes!

    In fact, Bertolli is the #1 olive oil brand, with over 150 years of experience. 150 years! No wonder they know what they’re doing. You can learn more about the brand and their products on the Bertolli website.

    I always buy my Bertolli Olive Oil at Publix, where you can find it in the oils aisle. They have two different varieties – Original and Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil.

    olive oil bottles and brownies being served

    I used the Extra Light Tasting variety for these olive oil brownies, but either one would work just fine. The Original is the variety I use for most of my day-to-day cooking.

    And if you’re already familiar with Bertolli Olive Oils, you might have noticed that the bottle has a new look. Don’t worry – it has fancy new packaging, but the same great taste!

    Let’s Make Olive Oil Brownies

    olive oil brownies on a plate

    Now let’s get on with making our brownies, shall we?

    You won’t believe how simple and easy this recipe is. You can have fresh home baked brownies ready in around 30 minutes.

    Start off by whisking together all of the wet ingredients in a small bowl. This means the olive oil, vanilla extract, water, and eggs.

    mixing eggs

    If you want to make vegan olive oil brownies, you can substitute the eggs with flax eggs, or “fleggs.”

    These are super easy. Just take a small bowl, and whisk together two tablespoons of water with one tablespoon of flaxseed meal for each egg that you want to replace (two in this case!). This trick works in most vegan baking recipes and helps hold things together!

    Next, take a separate larger bowl and mix together all your dry ingredients. This will be the flour, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

    mixing dry ingredients for olive oil brownies

    You can use regular sugar if you prefer, but I think the brown sugar gives the brownies a little extra flavor.

    If you want to make gluten-free olive oil brownies, just make sure you select a gluten-free baking flour, which is what I used. If this doesn’t matter to you, feel free to use all-purpose flour to keep things even simpler.

    Then, add your wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and whisk everything together into a nice, thick batter.

    stirring olive oil brownie batter

    Finally, fold your chocolate chips into the batter.

    mixing chocolate chips into brownie batter

    If you’re making vegan brownies, make sure you choose a dairy-free chocolate chip. They are available in the baking aisle of most grocery stores. In fact, Publix had three different types when I shopped for this recipe!

    Prepare your baking pan by greasing it with a little bit of olive oil. See how handy this stuff is?

    preparing baking sheet with olive oil

    Pour your batter into the baking dish, filling it about ⅔ full.

    pouring batter into the brownie pan

    Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 22-25 minutes.

    Ta-dah! Fresh, home-made Double Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies.

    olive oil brownies in the oven

    The olive oil really gave these brownies the perfect texture. They are a bit fluffy, almost like a cake, with a rich fudgy center. Perfection.

    Seriously. Just stop whatever you’re doing and make these.

    holding an olive oil brownie to eat

    They were a huge hit with my family. I had to shoo my husband away several times while I tried to take these photos.

    And I may have eaten one for breakfast this morning. Don’t tell anyone. 😉

    I hope you give these Olive Oil Brownies a try. And don’t forget to visit the savings page to save $2 on Bertolli Olive Oils at Publix!

    olive oil brownies stacked next to olive oil bottles

    Recipe

    Double Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies

    These Double Chocolate Olive Oil Brownies are loaded with rich chocolate flavor and chunky chocolate chips. They’re sinfully good and simple to make in just 30 minutes! These are sure to please even the biggest chocoholic in your life! Plus, they’re 100% gluten-free with an easy vegan option. 
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 22 minutes minutes
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Dessert
    Keyword: Delicious Everyday, easy brownie recipe, olive oil brownies, vegan brownie recipe
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 360kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • ⅔ cup Bertolli Olive Oil
    • 2 cups brown sugar
    • 1 ½ cups gluten-free flour (or all-purpose flour)
    • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • ½ cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free for vegan)
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • ¾ cup cocoa powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 cup water
    • 2, eggs or flax eggs for vegan
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, water, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs.
    • In a larger bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder.
    • Add the olive oil mixture to the flour mixture, and whisk until smooth.
    • Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Prepare an 8” x 8” baking pan by rubbing lightly with olive oil.
    • Pour brownie batter into the baking pan. It should be about ⅔ full.
    • Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the brownies comes out with just a few crumbles of batter.
    • Let the brownies cool. Slice and serve.

    Notes

    For gluten-free olive oil brownies, simply be sure to use a gluten-free baking flour. Almond flour or coconut flour are also good choices.
    For vegan olive oil brownies, replace the eggs with flax eggs. To make a flax egg, whisk together one tablespoon flaxseed meal and two tablespoons water for each egg being replaced. Also ensure that you select dairy-free chocolate chips, which are available in the baking aisle of most grocery stores.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 329mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 3gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 40IUCalcium: 74mgIron: 1.8mg
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