Olive Oil Chocolate Chunk Blondies

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One taste of these blondies and you'll see why using rye flour (yes, the same flour in rye bread) makes sense--the earthy grain dovetails well with the bittersweet chocolate chunks.

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Alanna Lipson
Alanna Lipson

Alanna Lipson is a food writer, food stylist and recipe developer whose work has appeared in EatingWell, Style at Home, ParentsCanada, Toronto Life, the Toronto Star and Baked. Alanna has worked as food editor for Canadian Living, food stylist and photographer for McCormick Canada and in communications for the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance. Alanna is currently lead recipe developer at Chefs Plate.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 squares
Nutrition Profile:
Nut-Free Low-Sodium Soy-Free Vegetarian Low-Calorie
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • ½ cup rye flour

  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¾ cup coarsely chopped dark chocolate, divided

  • ¼ teaspoon flaky sea salt, such as Maldon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8-inch-square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing it to overhang the edges. Coat the paper and pan sides with cooking spray.

  2. Whisk brown sugar and oil in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk until combined. Combine rye flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate. Scrape the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate and flaky salt.

  3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 1 hour before cutting into squares.

Tips

To make ahead: Store airtight for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Equipment: Parchment paper

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

182 Calories
10g Fat
22g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Serving Size one 2-inch square
Calories 182
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 16g
Added Sugars 16g 32%
Protein 2g 4%
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 98mg 4%
Potassium 78mg 2%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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