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Kale Brownies

Amazingly delicious and fudgy kale brownies - yes, kale! - that kids will happily eat.

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword brownies, kale
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients

  • 1 large bunch kale
  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 3 ounces dark chocolate
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (8 ounces)
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 eggs at room temperature, beaten
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Wash the kale and pat it dry. Gently tear the leafy portion away from the thick stems. Place the kale leaves in a steamer and steam for 5 minutes or until wilted. Place the wilted kale in a food processor and puree the kale. Drain any excess liquid and set aside the kale. You should have about 1 cup of kale.

  2. Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until thoroughly combined.

  3. In the top of a large double boiler, melt the butter, the chocolate chips, and the dark chocolate together, stirring until evenly melted and smooth. Remove from heat and let it sit until it cools to room temperature. Add the eggs, kale, sugars, and vanilla and mix with the chocolate mixture until combined. Gently fold in the flour mixture until just barely combined, taking care not to over-mix.

  4. Prepare a 13″x 9″ pan by greasing it with butter and then lining it with parchment paper. Carefully pour the brownie batter into the pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.