Low Sodium Classic Brownies with Chocolate Frosting
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of these Low Sodium Classic Brownies with Chocolate Frosting, a healthier twist on your favorite dessert! Made with unsalted butter and unsweetened cocoa powder, these brownies deliver intense chocolate flavor without the extra salt. The batter comes together in just one saucepan, cutting down on cleanup, and bakes to perfection in under 30 minutes. Topped with a silky, homemade chocolate frosting, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between decadent and mindful. Optional chopped walnuts add a delightful crunch, offering versatility for every palate. Perfect for gatherings, snacks, or a treat-yourself moment, these brownies are proof that reduced sodium doesn’t mean reduced flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a medium saucepan, melt 0.75 cup of unsalted butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Beat in 3 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, combine 0.75 cup all-purpose flour, 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 0.5 teaspoon baking powder.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, stirring until just combined. If using chopped walnuts, fold in 0.5 cup.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Do not overbake.
While the brownies are baking, prepare the chocolate frosting. In a small saucepan, melt 0.25 cup unsalted butter over low heat. Stir in 0.25 cup unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.
Remove from heat and beat in 1 cup powdered sugar, 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons milk until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
Once the brownies are baked, allow them to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
Spread the chocolate frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
Cut into 16 squares and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.1 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 84.2 g | 421% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 809 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 470 mg | 20% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 648.4 g | 236% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 92.2 g | 329% | |
| Total Sugars | 427.1 g | ||
| Protein | 87.6 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 485 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 47.0 mg | 261% | |
| Potassium | 4259 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
