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Home » Recipes » Desserts » Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies

Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies

Published: Feb 15, 2019 · Updated: Feb 20, 2019 by Natalie · This post may contain affiliate links · 28 Comments

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Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies are ultra-rich, moist, chewy, chocolaty and loaded with crunchy walnuts. It's an instant mood-booster and perfect treat to satisfy a sweet tooth! These brownies are loaded with SUPERFOODS, super healthy and totally guilt-free. Best walnut brownie recipe EVER!

Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies

Nothing says I love you like some delicious, bitter-sweet tasting chocolate treat. I know that many will agree with me on that one. Well, my hubby is a HUGE chocolate fan and romantic at heart. And he firmly believes in that theory. That's why I made him something very special - chocolaty, decadent and super delicious for this Valentine's Day.

Well, he deserved extra attention and dedication from me that day. Oh, you should see him on Valentine's morning, getting up early to make me a breakfast. He made Raspberry Chia Pudding and my favorite Matcha Green Tea Latte following instructions from my blog. Soooo super cute! And serving me this incredible feast IN BED was just the TOP feeling!

He also got me this cute little card with 'I love you to universe and back' note. 'We are the perfect pair. Like bacon and egg.' - he said. He instantly melted my heart. I love him so much! We are true soulmates.

Anyway, he made me feel so beautiful and so special that morning, so that's why later that day, I decided to prepare him something special too - his favorite dessert brownies. 

Perhaps he expected Fudgy Cocoa Pomegranate Brownies or Chocolate Maca Tahini Brownies. But I was on a mission to surprise him with something NEW! I made him these decadent, rich tasting, Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies.They were a WINNER! These walnut brownies are delightful, delicious and beyond amazing. 

He ate a whole plate mumbling in satisfaction. Even our kiddo joined the feast later on. They both agreed I should make these walnut brownies more often in the future. Honestly, I have no problem with that whatsoever. These brownies are one yummy treat!

Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies

To make these Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies I used ALL NATURAL and super healthy stuff - cacao powder, coconut oil, walnuts. I even tossed in some superfood maca powder. Not just for uplifting the overall brownie taste but for boosting Valentine's mood. Besides its powerful health benefits and antioxidant properties, maca is a powerful aphrodisiac too.

As for the preparation method, this time I used a bit different approach. I experimented with the process because I wanted to achieve special fudginess and chewiness, like in no other brownies I made before.

This new method turned out to be an absolute winner. Brownies came out soft, chewy, with a crusty top, and soft and chewy middle. In one word PERFECTION!

Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies

Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies

These brownies are loaded with superfoods and so healthy. I used raw cacao powder to make these brownies - not dark chocolate like it is usual in other brownie recipes. Raw cacao is loaded with minerals and powerful antioxidants. It also has this distinctive bitter-sweet deep chocolaty flavor that store-bought dark chocolate simply doesn't have. Making brownies with raw cacao gives this PURE unbeatable chocolate taste.

Also, raw cacao paired so nicely with earthy maca flavor. This combo is truly amazing. Add to that nutty flavor from walnuts and you got a true winner here.

Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies are ultra-rich, moist, chewy, chocolaty and loaded with crunchy walnuts. Delicious and so addictive. Best walnut brownie recipe EVER!

Enjoy!

Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies
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4.47 from 41 votes

Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies

Fudgy Cacao Walnut Brownies are a perfect chocolaty treat loaded with SUPERFOODS. These walnut brownies are super HEALTHY and completely guilt-free. Best walnut brownie recipe EVER! 
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate brownies, easy brownie recipe, fudgy brownies, healthy brownies, healthy chocolate brownies, valentine's day dessert, walnut brownie recipe, walnut brownies
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 16 slices
Calories 142kcal
Author Natalie

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil melted and cooled
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons maca powder optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup whole grain flour I used oat flour
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

  • Position an oven rack in the lower third of the oven and heat to 350F.
  • Line the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Melt coconut oil and leave it to cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium-sized bowl combine cooled coconut oil, coconut sugar, sifted cacoa powder and maca powder. Add salt and stir well. Don’t worry if it looks crumbly; it will become smooth once you add the eggs and flour.
  • Stir in the vanilla with a spatula. Then, add eggs, one at a time, stirring vigorously after each one.
  • When the batter looks thick and well blended, add the flour and stir until fully combined.
  • Stir in chopped walnuts and spread the batter evenly in lined baking pan.
  • Bake 20 to 23 minutes (or until a toothpick inserted into the center come out almost clean). Note: Keep an eye on the brownies - don't overbake it.
  • Remove from the oven and cool completely.
  • Sprinkle with melted dark chocolate and bee pollen, if desired.

Notes

As a measure, I used UScup (240ml).
Keep in airtight container in fridge up to one week.
Freeze for up to three months.  

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.8mg

If you're a fan of CACAO POWDER, check these recipes:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Chia Seed Pudding

Dark Chocolate Cherry Brownies
Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

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Natalie is health & wellness coach, with expertise in weight-loss, weight management, digestive health, mental wellbeing. She's passionate about helping others to live healthier and fulfilled lives. Natalie hopes to empower people to take charge of their well-being. She actively coach and writes about healthy lifestyle. Her articles have been featured in Shape, Men’s Fitness, Greatist, Pure Wow, Mashed, The Huffington Post, ELLE Magazine and more.

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  1. Heather Dunn says

    August 18, 2020 at 6:20 pm

    5 stars
    I just wanted to add that if you use a 24 mini muffin tray and make brownie bites they're only 2 weight watchers points each.

    Reply
    • Natalie says

      August 18, 2020 at 9:37 pm

      Great! Thanks for sharing that information 😊✌

  2. GP says

    April 23, 2020 at 3:18 am

    5 stars
    At the first bite, we thought "these taste kind of funny, the texture is off-putting". It was only operator error, we should have waited 'till they cooled to room temperature (as the instructions stated). Then they tasted fantastic and the texture improve greatly.
    We like the strong chocolate flavor and the fact that they're not so full of sugar.

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