Brownies That Love You Back❣️
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BROWNIES THAT LOVE YOU BACK❣️
Desiccated coconut dusting with a stencil is a yummy and fun option
Heart shaped molds to bake for another creative option
SIMPLY DELICIOUS & NUTRITIOUS❣️
These brownies are grain and gluten free and the magic ingredient is avocado! You might be thinking avocados in brownies? Before you dismiss that thought, try it and TWH bets that you will be surprised and pleased with the results!
Avocados replace the butter in traditional recipes and they're a healthy source of good fat that gives the brownies a creamy velvety texture that makes them moist and rich!
A chocolate brownie that is nutritious and delicious😋
Yes you can have your brownies and eat them too without guilt❣️
Too Many Ripe Avocados? This is a great way to use them before they over ripen.
**Too many ripe avocados beyond making brownies? No worries, you can freeze them (see below) to use later or you can use them in smoothies, puddings, sauces, salad dressings and more brownies!
So when you're craving something sweet whip up these yummy treats and see what you, your family and friends think. Careful though you may not want to share that there are avocados in them especially with your kiddos!
The cool part about eating clean meaning free from any processed chemicals is that you're less likely to overeat them because they don't have any additives that can hijack your brain or your tastebuds triggering you or loved ones to over indulge.
This recipe is so easy your kids can make them too (if they're ok with the avocados🙂).
**Freezing Avocados
To freeze your ripe avocados before they turn brown, mash or process them until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon or lime juice to prevent browning and mix in well. You can also use white vinegar if lemons or limes aren't available. Store in freezer zip lock bags or you can use an ice cube tray or silicone mold. They can last up to 5 months frozen.
Flourless Brownies That Love You Back❣️
Ingredients
3 small, 2 medium or 1 large ripe avocado (approximately 3/4-1 cup pureed)
Time:
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 30 - 35 minutes
Servings: 8x8 pan yields approximately 16
Ingredients
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2 eggs
1/3 +/- cup maple syrup, honey or favorite sweetener
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons almond butter or nut butter of choice
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon salt if nut butter unsalted
1/2 cup unsweetened cacao or cocoa powder*
*Note: Cacao powder is a bit more bitter than cocoa powder but has more nutritional value. Cacao powder is made from fermented beans that have not been roasted and is processed at lower temperatures. Cocoa powder is made from beans that have been fermented, roasted and processed at higher temperatures thus reducing some of the nutrients and has a slightly less bitter taste than cacao but with the sweetener added this is usually not discernible.
Optional
1/2 cup almond, hazelnut or cashew flour if you want a flour like texture without the gluten or grain and you boost the nutrients from the nuts
1 teaspoon espresso powder or 1/2 teaspoon ground espresso that enhances the flavor but not with an overpowering coffee flavor
Optional Toppings
1/2 cup chocolate chips, chopped chocolate or nibs for topping
Dehydrated desiccated (finely ground) coconut to lightly dust the brownies. You can use a stencil if you want to create the hearts. Fun for the kiddos too!
Chopped almonds or walnuts
Seeds
Hemp, sunflower or pumpkin
Directions
Preheat oven 350°
Line a baking pan or dish with parchment paper for easier cleanup or oil with coconut oil.
Add avocado 1st to your processor to puree making sure it's well blended without any chunks. You don't want chunks of avocado in your brownies 😲
Add the rest of the ingredients except optional chocolate topping and blend on medium using a spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl and add back into the mix.
Pour batter into your baking pan and top with chocolate or any other favorite toppings you want like dehydrated shredded coconut or shredded almonds. Be creative😊
Bake for 25-30 minutes until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Remove from oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes and easily remove from the pan using the ends of the parchment paper to lift out and cut into squares.
Brownies can last up to 1 week or so in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
YUM😋
Lily thinks these are for her🐾
Enjoy🧜♀️
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Samantha McConnell
About Me
My passion about health started in my teens when I first hand saw the effects of how illness can wreck havoc in a family growing up with parents who had serious health issues. I too struggled with losing weight & developed an eating disorder that I was able to heal by educating myself on healthier habits. It’s amazing what our bodies can do when we learn to take care of them like God intended. These experiences & challenges fueled my passion to be a life long student in pursuit of learning how to create healthier lifestyles where one can thrive at their optimal best. As a mother of 3 children & a wife of a traveling husband, I quickly learned how to implement healthy habits on the go so that I could be my healthy best for my family. This has evolved into my health coaching business Thriving With Health where I coach people to integrate simple & fun healthy 'bites’ throughout their day even on their most busiest & challenging ones. You are never too busy to take care of your health & I can show you how. Everyone has busy lifestyles and living at their optimum best is not only doable but can be fun as well!
