French Sea Salt & Lavender Brownies
Elegant, fragrant brownies with a delicate floral aroma and a surprising burst of sea salt that elevates every bite.
⏱️ Prep: 15 min🍳 Cook: 30 min🍽️ Makes 16
Nutrition
200
Calories
3g
Protein
24g
Carbs
10g
Fat
Ingredients
| ½ cup | 120 ml | butter |
| 1 cup | 240 ml | sugar |
| 2 | eggs | |
| ½ cup | 120 ml | cocoa powder |
| ½ cup | 120 ml | flour |
| 1 tbsp | 15 ml | dried culinary lavender |
| 1 tsp | 5 ml | vanilla extract |
| ½ tsp | 2.5 ml | baking powder |
| — | flaky sea salt for topping |
Instructions
Flavor, Texture & Health Benefits: Soft, rich chocolate with subtle lavender floral notes and crunchy sea salt bursts. Lavender may help soothe anxiety and promote calm.
Total Time: 45 minutes (Prep: 15 min, Bake: 30 min). Yield: 16 squares. Servings: 8.
Per Serving: 200 cal · 3g protein · 24g carbs · 10g fat · 1.5g fiber · 16g sugar.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 8x8 pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla.
- Sift cocoa, flour, baking powder; fold in with lavender.
- Pour batter into pan, sprinkle sea salt on top. Bake 30 minutes.
✨ Pro Tips, Variations & Storage
- ⭐ Infuse lavender by steeping it in warm butter before mixing.
- ⭐ Use fleur de sel for an extra-special salt finish.
- ⭐ Store airtight for up to 5 days.
Did You Know? Lavender has been used since ancient times for its relaxing and sleep-promoting properties.
Source: Smart, Laura. Snacking Brownie Cookbook (p. 57). Kindle Edition.