Chocolate Brownies
These slimming-friendly Chocolate Brownies are the perfect treat if you're following a diet plan like Weight Watchers or calorie counting!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories59
- Carbs6g
- Protein2g
- Fat2g
- Saturates1g
- Sugars1g
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When you’re starting out your slimming journey, there are certain foods that you see ‘slimming’ versions of that are just too good to be true to be diet friendly! Introducing… our legendary Chocolate Brownies! Fear not, our divine Chocolate Brownies are super quick and easy to make, and they truly taste rich and chocolatey: ideal if you’re counting calories or following a plan like WW.
Perfect for a mid-afternoon pick me up alongside a cuppa, or for a delicious dessert when you just NEED a chocolate fix.
There’s no trickery or complex prep work either: it really is a case of mixing it all together and banging it in the oven – so if you’re looking for a quick sweet treat, these are ready in no time at all. Feel free to experiment with flavours like orange zest and flavouring or mint to make these versatile Brownies even better!
What diets is this Chocolate Brownies recipe suitable for?
This recipe is suitable if you’re gluten free as long as you swap out the following ingredients for gluten free versions;
- Self raising flour
- Baking powder
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make this Chocolate Brownies recipe?
These Chocolate Brownies are really simple to make, so don’t worry if you’re new to baking!
You’ll need some Choc Shot. It’s made by a company called Sweet Freedom, and you can get it in most supermarkets in the free from aisle or by the hot chocolate. It’s a low sugar chocolate sauce that’s almost a syrup. We always have a bottle in the cupboard, and it makes a great hot chocolate. You can even experiment with their other flavours like spiced orange or coconut!
It’s really important that you use self-raising flour and not plain flour as this helps with the rise. It’s also important to make sure you use baking powder and not baking soda.
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How many calories are in these Chocolate Brownies?
There are 59 calories in each of our slimming friendly Chocolate Brownies. This means it falls into our Everyday Light recipe category.
This Chocolate Brownies recipe is perfect if you’re following a calorie controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
How to make Chocolate Brownies
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 170°C. Spray a baking tin (approx 8×8 inches) with low calorie cooking spray and line the bottom with baking parchment.
Step 2
Place the reduced fat spread, granulated sweetener, baking powder, self raising flour, eggs, cocoa and Choc Shot into a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
Step 3
Pour into the lined baking tin and sprinkle over the dark chocolate chips. Place in the oven for 17 minutes.
Step 4
Once cooked, turn out onto a wire rack and remove the baking parchment. Cut into 16 squares and serve warm or cold!
What should you should serve with these Chocolate Brownies?
These are pretty good just on their own, but if you fancied making them into a full dessert you could try serving with the following:
Whatever accompaniment you choose, don’t forget to account for the extra calories and/or other nutritional values.
How do you know when these Chocolate Brownies are cooked?
These Chocolate Brownies should be slightly risen, with a little gooeyness in the middle. They won’t be quite as sticky as a full calorie version but they’re still really tasty.
It’s best to under cook these brownies just a tiny bit, and leave them to cool in the tin. This carries on the cooking process so they’ll be just perfect!
Cook them for 16-17 minutes in the oven.
How long can you keep these Chocolate Brownies?
Store these brownies in an airtight tin. They will keep for 3-4 days.
If you find they’re a little stale, pop into the microwave for 10-20 seconds to freshen up.
Can I freeze Chocolate Brownies?
Yes you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label with what it is, and on what date you put it in the freezer!
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Chocolate Brownies
These slimming-friendly Chocolate Brownies are the perfect treat if you’re following a diet plan like Weight Watchers or calorie counting!
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Prep Time
5 MINS
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Cook Time
17 MINS
- KCals 59
- Carbs 6G
Instructions
- Pre-heat the oven to 170°C. Spray a baking tin (approx 8x8 inches) with low calorie cooking spray and line the bottom with baking parchment.
- Place the reduced fat spread, granulated sweetener, baking powder, self raising flour, eggs, cocoa and Choc Shot into a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Pour into the lined baking tin and sprinkle over the dark chocolate chips. Place in the oven for 17 minutes.
- Once cooked, turn out onto a wire rack and remove the baking parchment. Cut into 16 squares and serve warm or cold!
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KarenSunday 12th August 2018
Made the brownies. Look good but taste a little bland is it because I used dark cocoa powder.
LynseyWednesday 1st August 2018
I was so desperate to make these brownies and I had all ingredients in the house apart from the fora light. I was too lazy to go out so I replaced the flora light with 0% fat Greek style yogurt – which in hind sight I think is actually pretty god to use as it gives the brownies a little bit of that “gooey brownie” texture while still be cooked all the way through – (I also only had 3 eggs left so I just used 3 instead of 4 eggs) and they turned out perfectly! I love this recipe! Thank you so much for sharing!
Tiffany AndersonFriday 13th July 2018
Mine didn’t go cake like at all 🙁 totally flat as a pancake and really dense! Don’t know what I did wrong ????????????
AmySunday 1st July 2018
Hi,
These look amazing! going to make them later today.
however tried a few supermarkets and all i could find was the sweet freedom choc pot (choc spread) and choc shake (for milkshakes)… could i use either of them?
Ta!
Hannah RyanTuesday 19th June 2018
Hi, I made these and loved them! Stored them in an air tight container but they started to go mouldy after only a couple of days! Can I ask your recommendation for storage please? Thank you! Love your recipes xxx
HelenThursday 14th June 2018
What does it mean by using 50grams of flora light? Is this the spray and how do I measure it out??? Help
GemmaWednesday 13th June 2018
Hi.
Can these brownies be frozen ?
Thanks
VickyWednesday 23rd May 2018
Mine came out completely flat. Any idea why this would be?
Himanshu NegiWednesday 23rd May 2018
Thank you for sharing the recipe
and I am going to add some quark and sprinkle the chips on that.
I used choc options and a little water instead of choc shot.
They smell divine. and also eats good.
MargaretTuesday 22nd May 2018
Could I use Clover light as I don’t have any Flora light??? Thanks
Julie WhybrowFriday 18th May 2018
Made these but used bun tins instead of a cake tin. I got 24 but I forgot to add the choc chips before cooking….
I am going to add some quark and sprinkle the chips on that.
I used choc options and a little water instead of choc shot.
They smell divine.
MarshaFriday 4th May 2018
I need the measurements and oven temperature for USA. How would I find that? Thanks!
Nicholas EvansSunday 29th April 2018
I’ve now tried this twice but I keep getting the texture of a cleaning sponge rather than light and fluffy. It’s more sense and spongy. Don’t now is this is just how it is or am I doing something wrong.
ElaineTuesday 24th April 2018
Hi if i follow recipe will they come out as rich and chocolatey as pic . I dont want to be dissapointed as i am pretty good at cake making ☺
AngSunday 8th April 2018
Hi thank you for the receipe I loved the look of these brownies and although I do not bake often I thought even I could try this, and feed my chocolate craving!! The texture was perfect I put it in the pre warmed oven at gas mark 3 in a 8”x 8” tin for 17 mins, took it out and was so sad. It had not raised as high as the ones in the pictures ( yes I definitely used self raising flour and baking powder) and it did not have the chocolately taste I had hoped for. Going to try it again using Claire’s advice sieving the flour, coco powder and baking powder with the electric whisk and using a smaller tin 5” x 5” and hopefully get the results everyone has mentioned. Wish me luck.
Lynn chilcottSaturday 7th April 2018
What could I substitute the choc for .. not got any. Thankyou
Ruth MuzeenFriday 6th April 2018
These gave me the perfect chocolaty treat over Easter! So, quick and easy to make and very light and tasty. I used Sweet Freedom Fruit Syrup as sweetener as I prefer to use that instead of a granulated sweetener. I took a few to my SW weigh in evening and they were a big hit! I’m making another batch tomorrow and will add some raspberries. Thanks PON for yet another wonderful, winning recipe!
Hannah GSunday 25th March 2018
Hi,
Do you think you could use gluten free self raising flower?
Thanks 🙂
Isobell mcateerFriday 23rd March 2018
Hi I made these and loved them I was wondering if I could add coffee to flavour the brownies ?
Helen gSunday 18th March 2018
Can you use almond flour ? Thanks x
VickySaturday 17th March 2018
Is their something else you can use instead of the choc shot ?
Claire DUNNWednesday 14th March 2018
Love these Brownies. I found that if you sieve your floor baking powder and coco and use an electric whisk they come out lovely and fluffy. Also definately use a 5inch x5 inch tin. Put up a photo on post and so far 362 likes????????????????????.
Thank you for solving my chocolate fix ????
Charlotte EatonTuesday 4th September 2018
Thank you!!!!! I’m going to be making these next week and I’ve been worried about what size tin to buy!!! 5”x5” I’m presuming it’s not a special size and I can get it anywhere!!! X
Sophie KeyWednesday 14th March 2018
Hi can I substitute flora light with Bertolucci light?
meeraMonday 12th March 2018
Hi, can I use an egg replacer?
Thanks
Katy WilsonMonday 12th March 2018
Where’s can I buy choc shots
Sharon stevensMonday 12th March 2018
Hi could you please give me the quantity ammounts of ingredients please for these brownies . Thank you Sharon
Kelly ann ProutSunday 11th March 2018
Hi pardon my ignorance but what is choc shot?? By the way tried quite a few of ur recepies and I love them! Keep them coming!
Kelly ann
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AndreaSunday 11th March 2018
Can you please explain the choc shot.
What is it ?
ShellSunday 11th March 2018
What is choc shot?
Sarah EdwardsSunday 11th March 2018
Can you use Sukrin Gold instead of granulated sweetener? If so is it still 4tbs?
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