Olive Oil Brownies

Olive Oil Brownies are made with extra virgin olive oil, Dutch cocoa, and dark brown sugar for a rich fudgy brownie recipe with a hint of fruitiness.

  • Prep10 min
  • Cook25 min
  • Total1 hr 35 min
  • Yield9 brownies
  • Calories413

Ingredients Steps Notes

Olive Oil Brownies
Olive Oil Brownie squares stacked on top of each other on parchment paper.

Dairy Free Brownies

Lactose intolerant chocoholics, rejoice! These super fudgy Olive Oil Brownies will conquer all your cravings without leaving you with tummy troubles!

This dark chocolate treat calls for cocoa powder and chocolate chips, and dark brown sugar for extra indulgence. But whether you eat dairy-free or not, if you love chocolate, you’ll be obsessed with this irresistibly rich dessert.

These Olive Oil Brownies join my Coconut Oil Chocolate Chip Cookies and Wacky Cake in a lineup perfect for those looking for dairy-free desserts!

Overhead photo of a pan of uncut brownies.

Ingredients For Olive Oil Brownies

All-Purpose Flour
Kosher Salt
Baking Powder
Boiling Water
Unsweetened Dutch-process Cocoa Powder
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Unsweetened Chocolate
Large Egg
Vanilla Extract
Dark Brown Sugar
Granulated Sugar
Chocolate Chips
Sea Salt

Variations For Olive Oil Brownies

If you’re a fan of Sea Salt Brownies, you can add a pinch of coarse sea salt on top of the batch. This really balances the flavor of the olive oil.

Regular chocolate chips can be swapped for Dairy Free Chocolate Chips to make a Dairy-Free Brownies Recipe if you or a loved one is lactose intolerant. They’ll taste just as delicious!

No dairy issues? Try adding some Whipped Cream and a scoop of homemade No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream for a cold treat.

You can also serve an ice cream-topped brownie with a drizzle of Dulce De Leche Caramel Sauce or fudge sauce. Add some chopped nuts and a cherry for a perfect brownie a la mode!

Stack of three olive oil brownies with a bottle of olive oil in the background.

How To Make Olive Oil Brownies

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder and set the flour mixture aside.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together boiling water and cocoa powder until smooth. Then, whisk in the olive oil, melted chocolate, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Whisk the brown and granulated sugars into the wet ingredients, then fold in the dry ingredients and chocolate chips. Pour into a prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with sea salt.
5. Bake until brownies are set and firm to the touch, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely before cutting into 9 squares.

Woman's hand holding a olive oil brownie with a bite taken out of it.

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Steps

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder and set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, whisk together boiling water and cocoa powder until smooth. Then, whisk in the olive oil, melted chocolate, egg, and vanilla extract.

  4. Whisk the brown and granulated sugars into the wet ingredients, then fold in flour mixture and chocolate chips. Transfer batter to prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle evenly with sea salt.

  5. Bake until brownies are set and firm to the touch, about 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool completely before cutting into 9 squares.

Notes

  • If you’re a fan of Sea Salt Brownies, you can add a pinch of coarse sea salt on top of the batch. This really balances the flavor of the olive oil.
  • Regular chocolate chips can be swapped for Dairy Free Chocolate Chips to make a Dairy-Free Brownies Recipe if you or a loved one is lactose intolerant. They’ll taste just as delicious!
  • Use a plastic butter knife to cut hot brownies.
  • I found that these brownies taste best COOL and not HOT.
  • Don't make these with an electric mixer.
  • Recipe Adapted from Krista Kern Desjarlais.

Nutrition

  • Calories413
  • Carbs52g
  • Protein5g
  • Fat24g
  • Saturated fat9g
  • Fiber4g
  • Sugar35g
  • Sodium222mg

Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.