If you’re anything like me, you’re always looking for new ways to improve boring recipes. These brownie recipes are anything but ordinary, and they’re all so delicious. From funfetti to bacon, zucchini, and apples, you’ll be ready to taste some flavors that you never would have imagined! Get ready to sink your teeth into some delicious brownie recipes!
Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Brownies
Via: cooking.nytimes.com
If you’re looking for recipes to impress your guests, I would definitely recommend you try out these dark chocolate pomegranate brownies. The fact that you can use honey, olive oil, or agave instead of butter and refined sugar is great news for your health. You can even make these with beetroot juice and still have the same delicious taste while gaining nutritional benefits! Dark chocolate is also better for you than milk chocolate, since it can lower your risk of heart disease. Daily consumption of dark chocolate can actually lower your blood pressure as well! And let’s not forget about pomegranates—they offer kidney and liver protection, boost your immune system, and (like dark chocolate) help lower your blood pressure. Pomegranates are definitely one of the best super fruits to eat. This healthy recipe is sure to hit the spot!
Vanilla Bean Caramel Blondies
Via: pinterest.com
Blondies are an amazing alternative when you want something sweet, but not filled with chocolate. They’re made with brown sugar and vanilla, and the flavor is unforgettable! This particular recipe made me hungry just looking at it, and it’s definitely one that I plan on trying soon! The creator of this recipe calls it “number one,” mainly because she only needs one bowl to make this! If you hate cleaning up after yourself right away, you can leave the bowl in the sink with some hot, soapy water and get to it later. However, if you want the decadent caramel sauce on top, you’ll need more than one bowl (it’s worth the mess, I promise). I think it’s about time chocolate brownies move to the side, and let blondies take over the stage for a while.
Zucchini Chocolate Chip Brownies
Via: sweetpeaskitchen.com
This one may sound a little weird, but trust me, this recipe will blow your mind. The story behind this recipe that Krista shares is truly touching and it’s a great read. Zucchini is low in calories, good for your heart, and filled with Vitamin C. Zucchini also helps with headaches, improves eye health, and strengthens your teeth and bones! Zucchini has also been known to help with weight loss! As hard as it may be to resist, I don’t recommend eating a whole tray of these brownies if weight loss is what you’re after—unless you were blessed with a super fast metabolism (and if so, you’re lucky). Regardless, these brownies are worth the risk of combining two foods you wouldn’t think go well together.
Lemon Brownies
Via: wickedgoodkitchen.com
Lemon is great for you in so many ways. The acid that lemons contain helps to fight off fatty cells (which might not help you with this recipe, but hey, it’s worth a shot)! If you’re looking for a mixture of lemon bars and brownies, this recipe is the one for you. Be warned, though! These are filled with lemon (right down to the zest), and if you aren’t careful, you might make them too sour! Just stick to the exact measurements and you’ll be good to go.
It’s also good to know that lemons have citric acid that aids your digestive tract. So, if you usually get a sore stomach after eating sweets, give these lemon brownies a try! Perhaps they will help you (or at least not hurt your stomach *as much*).
Warning: these brownies are known to be very addicting! Be careful not to eat them all in one sitting!
Chocolate Turtle Brownies
Via: averiecooks.com
You’re really in for a treat now. These turtle brownies are a real game changer. You’ll think twice about eating a plain Jane brownie after you’ve tried these! If you’re looking to really impress your friends and family, get your pen and paper ready to jot down this recipe. Not only do these brownies have pecans, caramel, and chocolate chips on the tops of them, but they also have a layer of gooey caramel pecan goodness throughout the middle. That can (and will) make anyone happy, especially when you mix them all together (with a few other ingredients) and get turtle chocolate brownies. Thanks to this recipe, turtle brownies will never be the same again.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies
Via: pinterest.com
Anything that has “chocolate chip cookie dough” in the title instantly has me hooked. Come on, you know you love that raw cookie dough, even though you shouldn’t eat it! And putting it on top of a brownie just makes it ten times better! For all those wondering, the cookie dough is homemade. This delicious recipe will leave you speechless. The taste of chocolate, the texture of cheesecake, and the sweet cookie dough is waiting for you. What are you waiting for? It’s time to make these decadent brownies!
Seriously, though, eating raw cookie dough is not the best idea. It’s okay to eat a little bit here and there, but consuming too much might make you incredibly sick. Resist the temptation and make your own cookie dough that you can eat at home!
Peanut Butter Brownies
Via: bettycrocker.com
For those of you who are allergic to peanut butter, look away! These brownies will make you wish you could eat peanut butter (even more than you might already). Perhaps it would be best for you to skip this one, there’s no need to torture your poor taste buds! This recipe was found on Betty Crocker (the baking extraordinaire), and can be on your kitchen table tonight if you get out there and purchase the ingredients! These are filled with your average peanut butter (from a jar), as well as Reese’s cups! Candy, brownies, peanut butter—what more could you want, honestly? You can thank the peanut butter gods for this mouthwatering recipe.
Candied Bacon Brownies
Via: kraftrecipes.com
I’m not too sure how I feel about bacon on my brownies, but as they say, “You can’t knock it until you try it.” It can’t be bad, right? After all, this recipe basically combines two of the most amazing foods in existence. The bacon is caramelized in brown sugar and baked before it’s put on these brownies, which gives it a sweet, crunchy flavor that’s apparently irresistible! Some have complained that there wasn’t enough bacon in the original recipe, so the creator bumped it up! I’ll have to try these out for myself, and encourage you to do the same if you’ve never tried it. Let’s leave our comfort zones together!
Please make sure you cook the bacon thoroughly before plopping them into these brownies. Cooking the bacon is a crucial part to this recipe!
Mint Chocolate Chip Brownies
Via: bettycrocker.com
Good lord, these look heavenly! I’m sure they taste even better than they look, too! Andes Chocolate Mints (which you probably ate when you were younger) have always held a special place in my heart. My great grandma and I used to put them into our hot chocolate around the holidays (because the candy canes had to go on to the tree). I believe it made the hot chocolate better, and it has stayed a tradition all these years. The fact that there’s a brownie that is basically an oversized Andes candy bar is just magnificent. I came across this recipe on—you guessed it—Betty Crocker’s website. While there are no Andes candies that are put into the brownies, there’s nothing stopping you from putting one on your slice in remembrance of the good, old days. Happy baking!
Caramel Pecan Brownies
Via: recipegirl.com
Craving something super sweet? These bad boys are for you! Caramel pecan brownies are messy, fun, and totally delicious. With a thick caramel glaze, pecan chunks, and drizzled chocolate, you can’t go wrong. This recipe might not be good for those with cavities or extremely sensitive teeth, though (the amount of sugar in these is enough to send anyone to the dentist with a toothache)! However, you’re going to go to the dentist whether you eat these or not, so you might as well take the recipe and put it to good use! Make sure you grab some napkins because these can be pretty messy! Just looking at the caramel oozing off of the chocolate in this picture is enough to make me want to wear a bib!
Almond Joy Brownies
Via: delish.com
One of the best candies you can get in your trick-or-treat bag on Halloween is an Almond Joy. However, these candies are often taken quickly and you might miss out! There’s a solution to this problem, though! Almond Joy brownies! And the best part about them is that you don’t have to share any with the neighborhood kids. This recipe hits the spot, and is so easy to make again and again! There’s a reason they’re called Almond Joy—they bring joy to everyone who eats them! You can’t go wrong with coconut and almonds, after all— especially when there’s chocolate drizzled on top! Get ready to have a mouth filled with flavor when eating these brownies!
German Chocolate Brownies
Via: bettycrocker.com
Is German chocolate cake one of your favorites? If so, get ready to be introduced to something even better! Betty Crocker kills me sometimes—this recipe is thanks to her baking expertise, once again. I like to think of German chocolate cake as a super fancy dessert that you only get if you’re in the first class section on a plane. Or if your super rich relatives invite you over for dinner and they happened to just “whip it up” for dessert. Either way, I know that this brownie recipe will blow everyone away (including myself). The best part about this recipe is that you can make it anytime you’d like. You don’t need an excuse to eat this fancy dessert!
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies
Via: tablespoon.com
Anything that involves red velvet is delicious. And anything that involves cheesecake is equally as delicious. This recipe found a way to combine both fantastic flavors! Whenever I decide to turn on the Food Network channel, I always seem to find great recipes that are easy to make. This is one of them! Most people choose to bake with red velvet and cream cheese on Valentines Day, but why wait? These are good for any time of the year! The key to making a beautiful, swirly design is to not over do it. This sounds simple, but when you start swirling and making designs, you’ll be tempted to continue to try to “out-design” your creation, and end up with a goopy mess. If it looks good, put the knife down. You’ll thank us later.
Funfetti Cake Batter Blondies
Via: sallysbakingaddiction.com
You don’t need chocolate to make a good brownie, and this recipe proves it. Funfetti cake is a thing of the past. Funfetti brownies are the new craze, and we’re all in. Birthday cake ice cream is one thing, but these are on a whole new level. If you have a friend that loves sprinkles, or if you’re looking for a treat to make for your daughters birthday, this recipe is here to help you out! Good news for those who hate messes, you only need one bowl to make these! Even better, you don’t need any baking experience! These are so easy, you could probably make them with your eyes closed (why would you want to do that, though?). You can make these with festive sprinkles to show off your holiday spirit, too!
Kit Kat Brownies
Via: myfrugaladventures.com
Kit Kat bars have been my favorite candies for as long as I can remember. The fact that this recipe involves Kit Kat bars is enough for me to want to buy the whole lot of them from the store. Anyway, this recipe can be tweaked to your liking. If you don’t like Kit Kat, you can substitute them with any candy you think would be good—Twix bars, Reese’s, Snickers, Three Musketeers—the possibilities are truly endless. If you don’t want these to be super crunchy and messy, you can skip the part where you put the Kit Kat into the mixture and just sprinkle them on top. Let me know what worked for you, I’d love to hear what you guys think!
Brownie Brittle
Via: seriouseats.com
Move over, fluffy brownies—compared to this brownie bark recipe, you’re nothing! Wait, I take that back. You’re still something (and something very delicious, too), but this brownie brittle is everything. This recipe is gluten-free, topped with salted almonds, and has the right amount of chewiness. I’d like to think of these as “skinny” brownies, but just because they’re squished down doesn’t mean they’re that much better for you. These bad boys are made with white rice flour, but can be substituted with regular flour (if you so desire). If you substitute the flour, though, it won’t be a gluten-free recipe anymore. You should keep that in mind if you have friends that follow gluten-free diets and are looking forward to tasting your creation!
Flourless Apple Brownies
Via: myhoneysplace.com
Fall is the perfect time to lace up your boots, pull out your favorite cardigan and scarf, and head to your local apple orchard to pick the freshest-looking apples and partake in any seasonal activities you see. What better way to use your hand-picked apples than putting them into delicious brownies? Especially when these brownies are—wait for it—flourless! This recipe is one of my fall favorites and for good reason. I’m so happy I found it, because I feel like I pick way too many apples every year and they go to waste. With this recipe, I’ll be able to use up all of the apples I pick, and I’ll be able to share them with my friends and family. Enjoy!
Oreo Brownies
Via: cookiemadness.net
You’ve most likely heard about deep fried Oreos, Oreo cake, and Oreo pie. But, have you ever heard of Oreo brownies? You probably have, but this isn’t like those old recipes you used! This recipe is new, improved, and too good to pass up. The one problem with this recipe is that if you add an extra teaspoon of sugar, the whole thing could be too sweet to eat. Make sure you carefully follow the directions the first time around; this recipe involves a lot of ingredients and it would be a shame to have to re-make them due to one small error. You live and learn, right?
If you like double stuffed Oreos, you can definitely double up the filling inside of these brownies, too! Be careful they’re not too sweet (there is such a thing)!
Tiramisu Brownies
Via: mybakingaddiction.com
If you’re not too fond of tiramisu (for whatever reason), this recipe will most likely make you re-evaluate your thoughts on the coffee-flavored Italian dessert. These tiramisu brownies are made with brewed coffee (I’m hooked already), mascarpone cheese, cream cheese, chocolate chips, and lady fingers. Hey, since they’re made with coffee that means we could eat them in the morning for breakfast, right? This recipe sounds so delicious and the outcome of these brownies looks marvelous. They’re light, fluffy, and filled with flavor. What more could you want from a brownie? They would be the perfect afternoon snack or treat for your dinner guests.
Coconut Brownies
Via: celebratingsweets.com
Have you been feeling stressed out at work lately? Do you dream of going to Hawaii to lay on the beach while drinking out of coconuts? Unfortunately, we can’t help you there. However, we can offer a super delicious recipe that will bring the coconut right to you! Since you’re stressed, we’ll throw in some dark chocolate for you as well. This recipe will make you feel like you’re in the tropics, from the comfort of your own home. These brownies are rich, have three layers of goodness, and they’re gooey. You can use box-made brownies for the base of this dessert, or even whip up some brownies from scratch. The next layer—one of the most important layers of all—is the creamy coconut. Finally, you have the chocolate ganache on top, with some coconut flakes sprinkled on (if you so desire). Grab some napkins, and enjoy!
Brownie Granola Bars
Via: pinterest.com
Hang on. Did you read that right? Brownie granola bars. How incredible do these babies sound?! These seven-ingredient, no-bake brownies are perfect for snacks, breakfasts, or desserts after dinner. I’m so glad I found this recipe. It’s vegan and gluten-free, packed with oats, nuts, coconut, and chocolate. It’s also freezer-friendly, so if you like your brownies cold, this is perfect! You can make these with agave or maple syrup, or even honey if you aren’t vegan! There are also dates in this recipe. How delicious does that sound? I’m going to start making these as snacks when I go hiking! I hope you find this recipe as awesome as I do! You can add your favorite nuts into these bars, as well. Play around with the recipe a little bit, make it your own!
Beetroot Brownies
Via: recipeshubs.com
Don’t let the color and name of this brownie fool you into thinking it’s not tasty. Remember: the color red means powerful in the business world—and these delicious, red brownies are powerful. This recipe is great for those who don’t like dairy products and want a healthier, sugar-free brownie. Not only are beets red and powerful, they’re known to be one of the healthiest foods around! If all it takes for me to be healthy is eating beets, am I allowed to tweak the rule a little bit and just eat these beetroot brownies all the time? It makes you wonder how many other vegetables can be made into brownies. Parents, find out! Maybe you’ll trick your kiddos into eating more vegetables if you convince them they’re regular just brownies!
Dark Chocolate Ginger Brownies
Via: uncooking101.com
Who would have thought that ginger could look so appetizing on a brownie? Ginger has been appearing everywhere lately, and for good reason too! Ginger is known to help with digestive problems as well as motion sickness and pain. The best part about this recipe is that it’s completely vegan! The brownie itself is packed with Brazil nuts, coconut oil, coconut, and (obviously) ginger. You can stop there, but where’s the fun in that?! Go the extra mile to create the candied topping (which is made of pecans or walnuts and some extra ginger, for your eating pleasure). What are you waiting for? Stop depriving your taste buds and make this recipe already!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
Via: pinterest.com
Ah, pumpkin. Now that it’s fall, it’s okay to go a little pumpkin crazy. That is, unless, you freak out about pumpkins to the point that you’re putting pumpkin spice on everything you eat. But hey, to each their own! If you love pumpkin and you love brownies, this recipe is screaming your name. Not to mention that they have the texture of cheesecake, too. You can use pumpkin puree from the store, or use the guts from the pumpkins you carve at home. Whether you’re a chocolate lover or a pumpkin lover (or perhaps you’re like me and you can’t choose which you love more), these will bring you to your happy place. Don’t take my word for it, though! Get out there and make these for yourself!
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