Easy Lavender Chocolate Brownie Recipe

One of the most widely enjoyed culinary lavender pairings is lavender and chocolate.  For chocolate lovers and lavender lovers, the pairing provides a unique taste adventure of slightly sweet floral notes that blend beautifully with the deep, rich notes of chocolate.

Joined together as Lavender Brownies, the two loves create a delightful treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth with their delicious combined flavor.  And, you won't believe how simple they are to make!

So simple in fact that whipping up a batch to share with friends and co-workers this Valentine's Day is a snap!  (Or anytime really!)

How to Make Lavender Chocolate Brownies

Step 1:  Start with your favorite chocolate brownie recipe (or even a boxed brownie mix!).

Step 2:  Prepare recipe per instructions.  Add approx 2 teaspoons of Organic Culinary Lavender to the batter.  We find it is best to grind the lavender buds to better release flavor and to disperse the lavender throughout the batter.

Step 3:  Bake to perfection.

Step 4:  Enjoy!

For an extra indulgent treat, serve Lavender Chocolate Brownies a few minutes after baking while they are still warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a light topping of our Lavender Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce and whipped cream!  It's chocolate lavender heaven!  And, it has the added bonus of creating a deliciously fragrant kitchen during baking.

Optional:  If you prefer, you can also create a strong lavender extract to flavor your Lavender Chocolate Brownies.  Bring 3 teaspoons of Organic Culinary Lavender and 1 cup of water to boil.  Take water and lavender mixture off the heat and let it steep for 30 min.  Strain the lavender and use the remaining extract for water required per your recipe.  If more than 1 cup of water is required for your recipe, simply double the ratio above.