Step 1

Melt butter and chocolate in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.

Step 2

Add sugar and vanilla extract. Mix to combine and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Using a whisk, beat in the eggs into the chocolate mixture.

Step 4

Add almond meal and chopped nuts. Mix thoroughly.

Step 5

Spoon into the brownie tin and bake in a pre-heated oven for around 30 minutes, or until the brownie is set on top and still a little soft to the touch in the middle. Allow to cool on a wire rack before removing from the tin.

Step 6

Cut brownie slice into even squares or rectangles and serve on its own or with some vanilla ice cream.