Children’s Brownie Bites
By OcadoLife
Published on 20 June 2025
“These Children’s Brownie Bites have all the rich, chocolatey gooeyness that you want in a brownie, but contain hidden courgette – we won’t tell them if you don’t!” says Bake Off winner and author David Atherton, whose books have inspired young cooks all over the country. Ideal as a choccy treat for picnics and lunchboxes. For a savoury snack with child appeal (and more sneakily hidden veg) try David’s Mini Pink Cheesy Scones – search for the recipe online.Time and servings
40 minsTotal time
20 minsPrep time
20 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 70ml sunflower oil
- 80g caster sugar
- 50g golden syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 170g plain flour
- 30g cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 200g courgettes, grated
- 50g milk chocolate chips
- 25 animal biscuits
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/gas 4. Line a 20 cm square tin (or grease with oil).Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the oil, caster sugar, golden syrup, vanilla extract, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Rub together with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs.Step 3
Tip in the courgette and chocolate chips; stir well to combine. Set aside for 5 mins.Step 4
Give the brownie mixture another good stir, then scrape into the tin. Arrange the animal biscuits on top, evenly spaced (5 x 5).Step 5
Bake for 20 mins or until the edges are firm but the middle is still soft. Leave to cool in the tin, then cut into 25 small squares.