Name: Chocolate Brownies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: ¼ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil; ¼ cup apple juice; 4 tbsp Dutch processed cocoa powder; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 egg; 2 egg whites; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped nuts (optional); 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¼ tsp baking powder; salt; ½ cup semi-sweet or chocolate morsels

These chocolate brownies are a traditional crowd pleaser with it's rich chocolate. They are delicious warm or cold and make a happy addition to any tailgating party or lunch box.

¼ cup Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil

¼ cup apple juice

4 tbsp Dutch processed cocoa powder

1 cup brown sugar

1 egg

2 egg whites

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp baking powder

salt

½ cup semi-sweet or chocolate morsels

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Using a paper towel or spray bottle, oil an 8X8 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl combine oil, apple juice, egg, egg whites, sugar and cocoa. Mix until well blended.

Add nuts to batter (if using) and mix to combine. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder, add a pinch of salt; mix well.

Combine with the wet ingredients and stir to incorporate until just blended.

Do not over mix. Sprinkle chocolate chips over top; bake 30 minutes.