Barley Flour Brownies

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Barley Flour Brownies
55 min.
16
149kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Barley Flour Brownies, a guilt-free dessert that doesn't compromise on taste or texture! These brownies are not only dairy-free but also embrace the wholesome goodness of barley flour, making them a unique and healthier alternative to the traditional brownie. Imagine sinking your teeth into a fudgy, rich brownie that is soft and bursting with flavor, while actually benefiting from the nutritional properties of whole grains.

What sets this recipe apart is the harmonious blend of chocolate, pumpkin puree, and unsweetened applesauce, creating a moist and decadent brownie that will satisfy any sweet tooth. You can even add chopped pecans for a delightful crunch, enhancing the texture and flavor profile. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply treating yourself, these brownies are perfect for any occasion.

Ready in just 55 minutes and yielding 16 generous servings, this delectable dessert is ideal for sharing. Each brownie packs a mere 149 calories, allowing you to indulge without the guilt. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these Barley Flour Brownies are not only easy to make but also a fun cooking project to involve the whole family. So, roll up your sleeves and treat yourself to a batch of these scrumptious bars – you won’t regret it!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.8 cup barley flour whole
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar light packed
  • tablespoons margarine spread soft (I used Becel)
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 cup pumpkin puree homemade (I used )
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.8 cup apple sauce unsweetened
  • ounces chocolate unsweetened
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks
  • wooden spoon
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F for 15 minutes. Coat and 8 inch square pan with cooking spray or line it with aluminum foil like me leaving enough foil hanging on both the sides so that lifting the brownies with the foil is easy and so is cutting the brownies too.Melt the chocolate and margarine in the microwave oven, in a large bowl. Take care while doing so or else the chocolate will get burnt. So increase the time little by little. Stir it well, it should be smooth.In the same bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla and unsweetened applesauce and whisk it well. This mixture should be smooth and creamy. I found that this mixture was very stiff, so added 1/4 cup of water (pumpkin cooked water) too.Sift the barley flour over the liquid ingredients directly. Then stir the baking powder, chopped pecans and salt with a wooden spoon.
  2. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smooth it out with a spatula and bake it for about 35-40 minutes. Mine was done after 38 minutes. Brownies should spring back when touched or simply do the toothpick test.Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Since I lined the pan with aluminum foil I lifted it after an hour and I cooled it on a wire rack. After another 2 hours I was able to cut them into neat squares without any trouble. If baking it directly in the pan, it will take some more (actually a lot more) time for the brownies to cool completely and getting neat pieces will also be difficult.

Nutrition Facts

Calories149kcal
Protein5.18%
Fat38.49%
Carbs56.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.53
Glycemic Load
7.84
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
6.0304348247693%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.37mg
Delphinidin
0.25mg
Catechin
4.62mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
10.83mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.36mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:148.88kcal
7.44%
Fat:6.99g
10.75%
Saturated Fat:2.37g
14.79%
Carbohydrates:23.02g
7.67%
Net Carbohydrates:20.26g
7.37%
Sugar:14.56g
16.18%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:113.71mg
4.94%
Alcohol:0.17g
100%
Alcohol %:0.39%
100%
Caffeine:7.34mg
2.45%
Protein:2.12g
4.24%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.92%
Vitamin A:1259.36IU
25.19%
Copper:0.3mg
15.17%
Fiber:2.76g
11.02%
Magnesium:37.79mg
9.45%
Iron:1.59mg
8.84%
Phosphorus:69.16mg
6.92%
Zinc:0.92mg
6.11%
Selenium:3.55µg
5.08%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.14%
Potassium:134.98mg
3.86%
Calcium:31.66mg
3.17%
Vitamin B3:0.62mg
3.12%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.41%
Vitamin K:2.1µg
2%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.81%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.76%
Folate:4.57µg
1.14%