Fudgy Blood Orange Olive Oil Brownies
Sep 17th 2025
If you love a quick dessert but want it to taste bakery-level, this one’s for you. Swapping in The Olive Leaf Blood Orange Olive Oil turns any boxed brownie mix into a rich, citrus-kissed pan of fudgey goodness. The bright orange aroma plays perfectly with dark chocolate—and you don’t need any special technique to get it right.
Ingredients
- 1 box fudgy brownie mix (18–19 oz)
- Eggs & water as called for on the box
- Replace the oil/butter 1:1 with The Olive Leaf Blood Orange Olive Oil
Optional add-ins (pick 1–2):
- 1 tsp fresh orange zest
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/2 tsp espresso powder (boosts chocolate flavor)
- Pinch of flaky sea salt, for finishing
Optional quick drizzle:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 1–2 Tbsp The Olive Leaf Dark Chocolate or Traditional Balsamic (whisk until pourable)
Directions
- Prep the pan. Heat the oven to the temperature on your mix. Line the pan with parchment for clean edges.
- Mix. Whisk eggs and water. Measure the oil called for on the box and swap it 1:1 with Blood Orange Olive Oil. Stir in the dry mix just until combined (don’t overmix). Fold in any add-ins.
- Bake. Spread into the pan and bake as directed, checking 2–3 minutes early. Brownies are done when a toothpick poked into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Finish. Cool in the pan. Drizzle with the balsamic icing or sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Slice and enjoy.
Tips
- Extra fudgy: Bake in a metal 8×8 pan and pull them while the center still looks slightly soft.
- Shiny tops: Beat the eggs and sugar mixture for 30–60 seconds before adding the dry mix.
- Storage: Keep tightly covered at room temp 2–3 days, or freeze up to 2 months.
Why Olive Oil Works in Brownies
High-quality olive oil keeps brownies moist, gives a plush crumb, and—when it’s Blood Orange—adds a natural citrus note without artificial flavoring. It’s the easiest flavor upgrade you can make to a boxed mix.