Almond Joy Brownies

Vegetarian
Almond Joy Brownies
15 min.
15
349kcal

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How would you like to indulge in a delicious dessert that is both vegetarian and ready in just 15 minutes? Look no further than the Almond Joy Brownies recipe! This recipe features the iconic snack-size Almond Joy bars, making it a crowd-pleasing option for any gathering. With a short ingredient list and simple instructions, anyone can easily whip up this sweet treat. The brownies are moist and rich, with a perfect balance of chocolate and coconut flavors. Plus, they are only 349 calories per serving, making them a guilt-free indulgence.

To begin, preheat your oven to 350F and line an 8-inch baking pan with foil, leaving 1 inch overhang on 2 sides. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, melt together butter and unsweetened chocolate. Once melted, let the mixture cool slightly.

In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar and eggs, then stir in the chocolate mixture and vanilla. Add the flour mixture and mix until well combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and top with the snack-size Almond Joy bars, pressing them lightly into the batter.

Bake for about 35 minutes, until the brownies are just set. Then, let them cool completely on a wire rack before cutting and serving. With a protein content of 4.06%, a fat content of 48.45%, and a carb content of 47.49%, these brownies are a well-rounded dessert that can be enjoyed by anyone. So grab your ingredients and get ready to make these delicious Almond Joy Brownies. Your friends and family will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 12  snack-size almond joy bars 
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • large eggs 
  • 0.8 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup sugar 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted cut into pieces (1 stick)
  • ounces chocolate unsweetened chopped
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8-inch baking pan with foil so it overhangs 2 sides by 1 inch. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder and salt.
  2. Melt butter and chocolate in a bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove bowl from heat; let cool slightly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk sugar and eggs. Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla, then flour mixture.
  5. Transfer batter to pan. Set Almond Joy bars on top, pressing lightly.
  6. Bake until just set, about 35 minutes.
  7. Let cool completely on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

Calories349kcal
Protein4.06%
Fat48.45%
Carbs47.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.81
Glycemic Load
12.79
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.1256521719953%

Flavonoids

Catechin
2.43mg
Epicatechin
5.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:348.53kcal
17.43%
Fat:19.54g
30.07%
Saturated Fat:12.31g
76.95%
Carbohydrates:43.1g
14.37%
Net Carbohydrates:40.31g
14.66%
Sugar:32.76g
36.4%
Cholesterol:42.45mg
14.15%
Sodium:121.17mg
5.27%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Caffeine:3.02mg
1.01%
Protein:3.69g
7.38%
Fiber:2.8g
11.19%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.18%
Iron:1.6mg
8.87%
Phosphorus:84.6mg
8.46%
Copper:0.14mg
6.92%
Selenium:4.63µg
6.61%
Vitamin A:239.39IU
4.79%
Calcium:43.9mg
4.39%
Potassium:151.35mg
4.32%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.14%
Folate:15.85µg
3.96%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.85%
Magnesium:14.75mg
3.69%
Zinc:0.5mg
3.35%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.15%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.75%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.64%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.44%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.2%
Source:My Recipes