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Coffee and chocolate brownies

Coffee and Chocolate Brownies

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownies made with used coffee grounds. A simple zero-waste recipe that transforms surplus coffee into a deeply flavoured treat.

Ingredients

To Serve (Optional)

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a baking tin (approx. 20cm × 30cm).

  2. Melt the butter gently in a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the chopped dark chocolate and stir until smooth. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

  3. In a bowl, break up the used coffee grounds with your fingers. Add the cocoa powder, flour, caster sugar and a pinch of salt, mixing well.

  4. Add the dry ingredients to the warm chocolate and butter mixture and stir until fully incorporated and smooth.

  5. Lightly whisk the eggs, then fold them into the mixture until glossy and combined.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared tin and level the top.

  7. Bake for about 20 minutes. The brownies should have a set crust but still wobble slightly in the centre.

  8. Allow to cool in the tin before turning out and slicing into squares.

To Serve

Serve as they are, dusted with cocoa powder or icing sugar, or topped with fresh berries for contrast.

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