Hello friends!
It’s been a little while since I shared a recipe on here so I thought we better change that! And what better recipe to share than a brownie. Brownies are one of my most favorite sweet treats. When I shared this brownie recipe with ya’ll a while back, I thought I was sharing the best.ever.brownie.recipe. However, we’ve since discovered a close second.
And if my husband keeps baking batches of these, I might be convinced that they’re my new favorite.
After all, the secret ingredient is rhubarb so technically that makes them healthy! Right?!
Any recipe that’s both quick to whip up and delicious is a winner in our home. These brownies are both of these so they’ve become our favorite treat this spring! I always put rhubarb in the freezer so we’ll be enjoying these year round!
I love rhubarb and chocolate and what better way to combine these two in a gooey, delicious brownie?
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup flour
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup rhubarb, diced
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray the paper with coconut spray (or another non stick spray of your choice.).
- In a bowl whisk together the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla.
- In another bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until blended
- Add the rhubarb and chocolate chips and mix until they are combined. The batter will be thick.
- Pour and spread the batter into the prepared dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or just until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Remove brownies from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Cut into 16 squares and enjoy!
- Freezes well!
Let me know if you try these! (This recipe was adapted from: The Endless Meal)
I shared a peek of this Blueberry Citrus Cake on my Instagram this week and if you love blueberries and citrus flavors, you must try it!!
Have a great week, everyone!
-Kendra
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These look amazing, Kendra! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Amy!! Hope you’ve had a great weekend! xo
These are fabulous! Can’t wait to make them again. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
So glad you enjoy them Nancy! They’re a favourite in our home as well and now that we’re talking about them, I’m craving them! 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
After reading the other reviews I gave it a try. It turned out amazing! I used gluten free flour and dairy free chocolate chips and it turned out to be everything I hoped for!
I’m so happy to hear that, Ruth! Thanks for stopping by to let me know! I will have to try them gluten free sometime too (I find the cocoa really disguises the gluten free flour taste)! Have a wonderful rest of the week! xo
This looks incredible! Will definitely be giving this one a try! Thanks for sharing Kendra!
Thanks Kristi! Hope you love them as much as we do! Hope you have a great week! xo
This looks amazing!!! We freeze rhubarb sometimes too and my hubby loves rhubarb pie, so he’d for sure love these. I’m intrigued by the coconut spray you mentioned. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it at my local grocer. It sounds like something I’d like to bake with. P.S. Your photography skills are out of this world too! These pics are incredible!!!
Thanks so much, sweet friend! You sure know how to make my day! I actually buy the coconut spray at Walmart whenever we come to the US! Hope you’re having a great week!! xo
Our family loves brownies. I will definitely have to try this recipe. I’m curious about the rhubarb :).
I’m sure you’ll love them, Tara! Thanks so much for coming by, friend! xo
Any one know if you cook the rhubarb first
You don’t have to cook the rhubarb first, Rebekah. It goes in chopped fresh and then cooked with the brownie. 🙂
Yum! Brownies are so good and I love that you made them “healthy”!!!
Thanks so much, friend! They’re my new favorite 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful weekend! xo
These sound fab – I have some rhubarb sitting in the freezer and this sounds the perfect recipe for it! Pinned for later 🙂
Thank you, Sam! They’re our favorite and I know you will enjoy them too! Thanks so much for coming by!
Unlike most of those who commented, I actually made them! These might be the best brownie I have ever eaten. Gooey good. I slightly underbaked them — 23 minutes. A great use of rhubarb. The rhubarb was finely chopped so it gave lots of moisture without being chewy.
So glad you tried these Carol, and even happier to hear you loved them! They’re seriously so good! Now I’m craving them again! Thanks so much for stopping by!!
If using frozen rhubarb, do you thaw it first?
Hi Billie, I haven’t used frozen rhubarb for this recipe but I would thaw it first, drain any water and then add the rhubarb to the batter. Let me know how you like them! 🙂
I made these today and followed the recipe exactly. They turned out great! They are somehow light and fluffy and dense and chewy all at the same time. Very nice combination of tart and sweet, and such an easy recipe. This is a keeper, and I will definitely make this again. Thank you for sharing!
Somehow your comment went to my spam folder! I’m so sorry I’m just seeing it now, Stephanie but thanks SO much for letting me know! I am so glad you enjoyed them! They’re one of my absolute favorite! xo
If I use rhubarb that was frozen do I use the liquid once thawed or do I discard it? Or do I just add frozen rhubarb directly into the batter?
Hi Joanna,
I’ve never used frozen rhubarb in these brownies but I’d definitely give it a try. I would thaw the rhubarb, squeeze out all the access water and discard it before adding the rhubarb to the batter! Let me know how it works! (I haven’t been able to freeze any for winter baking as our plant isn’t too big yet!) 🙂
I’m not sure what’s wrong here, but I am currently making this recipe. It has been in for 35 minutes and it is still basically liquid in the middle. It is in an 8 x 8 ceramic pan at the listed temperature. The top is getting crusty, but the middle is not baked.
I’m sorry it didn’t turn out for you, Ashley. We make it often and have never had a problem. Have you checked if your oven temperature is accurate; 35 minutes is a long time for it to still be liquid. I hope it works next time!
Deliciously moist brownies. The double chocolate was decadent! I made a double batch and put it in a 9×13 Pyrex and baked it for 45 minutes. I would probably reduce the sugar next time to make it for my daughter’s family who do not eat a lot of sugar.
I am so happy you enjoyed these, Antoinette! They really are a family favorite in our home and doubling them is a great idea 🙂 I often cut off sugar in recipes too and hope your daughter’s family loves them as well! Thanks so much for letting me know you tried them!
Has anyone tried this recipe with stewed rhubarb (instead of chopped)? Thanks.
Hi Megan,
I’ve never tried them using stewed rhubarb but not sure about my readers. 🙂 The ratio of dry to wet ingredients would really be effected and thus the batter as well. Let me know if you do try it and how it works out! Have a great week!
This looks so good! Usually rhubarb is paired with strawberries so I am excited to try it with another flavor!
I’m sure you’ll love them, Suzanne! Thanks for stopping by! Let me know if you try them 🙂
Thanks for sharing! Do they keep well?
You’re welcome Vanessa! They usually disappear quickly but I think they’d keep for a few days. Really, the recipe only makes an 8X8″ pan so they disappear fast 😉 Have a great week!
Surprised beyond words. My husband wanted another batch and he wasn’t even finished with the first one.
Sooo glad to hear that Genevieve, but I’m not at all surprised!😉 Everyone seems to enjoy them! Thanks so much for letting me know! Have a great rest of the weekend!
This has become my go-to recipe for the summer of 2019! Easy to make and absolutely delicious!
I’m so happy to hear that Denise! We enjoy these so much too! Thanks for stopping by to let me know! 🙂
You don’t add sugar to the rhubarb ahead of combining the dry ingrediates isn’t it bitter
No, I don’t, Barbara and it’s not bitter at all, 🙂 Such a delicious brownie! Hope you give it a try!
My rhubarb is just big enough to cut, so I tried your recipe today. YUMMY! Very rich chocolate and the little pieces of rhubarb are just enough to cut that super sweet taste and make this a delicious brownie!! Thanks for the recipe!!
So you glad you tried this, Judy and loved it! It’s one of our favorites and can’t wait for our rhubarb to be ready now!! Have a wonderful week and thanks for stopping by and letting us know!
Best. Brownie. Recipe. EVER.
Making them for the second time in two days because I devoured the first batch!
Haha, I love it Julia! And I totally agree!! They are our favourites too and I’ll be making them today… and tomorrow maybe too 😉 So glad you stopped by to leave a comment- appreciate it!
Could you substitute coconut oil for the vegetable oil?
Yes, you can substitute coconut oil 1:1 with vegetable oil, Laurie. Hope you enjoy them!
I made these today and they are so delicious! Thank you for the recipe!!
So glad you enjoyed them, Katie! They’re our favourites too 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by to let us know!
Could I make these up as muffins?
I’m not sure, Lyn as we always make them as brownies. Let me know if it works, if you try 🙂
Do you know the nutritional facts for this brownie?
No, I don’t include nutritional info for our recipes on my blog, Ramona. There’s some apps that could help you figure it out, though 🙂 Have a great week!
LOVE THIS I WILL TRY IT Mmmmmmmm
I’m sure you’ll love it, Robbyn! Enjoy!
These brownies are real treat! The tartness of rhubarb with chocolate was delicious. A very nice fudgy brownie.
So glad you enjoyed them, Veronica! They’re our favourite too! Hope you’re having a wonderful summer!
These are awesome. I had leftover rhubarb pulp from making rhubarb syrup so I tried using it in this recipe. Happy to report they were awesome. Keeping this recipe.
So glad to hear that, Renee!! They’re a favorite in our home too! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let us know! 🙂
I just made this… In fact I made 2 of them since my brother ( 96 years young )gave me the rhubarb so i had to make him one also. Thank you for this recipe
So glad to hear that Adelina! I hope you both enjoyed them!!
I veganised these by using 1/2 cup applesauce instead of eggs and it worked out well, they were pretty gooey after 20-25 mins so could go longer.
Glad you tried these Becki! Thanks for stopping by!