Brownies
These deliciously chocolaty glute-free brownies are decadent, rich and moist, and incredibly easy to make. Made with coconut flour, organic cacao, dark chocolate chips and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, they tick all the boxes: gluten-free, grain-free, and completely satisfying. The ultimate treat for your chocolate cravings. What’s not to love? x
Nutritional Profile
Wholesome Human Hero Ingredient: “Cacao” Raw Chocolate
Cacao (pronounced “cu-COW”) is the raw, unprocessed form of chocolate, and it’s a powerhouse of health benefits. Unlike the common cocoa many of us grew up with, cacao is packed with antioxidants, essential minerals, and natural compounds that support heart health, brain function, and mood.
Here’s why organic cacao deserves a spot in your pantry:
- More antioxidants than blueberries
- Naturally high in iron, magnesium, and calcium
- Rich in mood-boosting compounds like serotonin, tryptophan, tyrosine, and phenylethylamine — the feel-good neurotransmitters that support emotional wellbeing
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 75 gms grass-fed salted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup organic hulled tahini
- ¼ cup coconut cream
- ¼ cup filtered water
Dry Ingredients
- ⅓ cup coconut flour
- ⅓ cup organic cacao (raw chocolate powder)
- 1 tsp baking powder, gluten-free, check label
- ½ cup organic dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- PREHEAT oven to 170℃. Line an 18 x 18cm tin with bleach-proof baking paper.
- MIX all dry ingredients in a small bowl.
- BLEND in a larger bowl the eggs and maple syrup with an electric beater.
- ADD the tahini to the egg mixture and beat till well combined.
- THEN add the water, melted butter, coconut cream and vanilla to the egg mixture and blend.
- ADD the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well with a wooden spoon.
- FOLD through the chocolate chips.
- POUR mixture into the lined tin.
- BAKE for approx. 35-38mins.
- PLACE uncut brownie slice into the fridge to harden slightly before cutting into to perfect portions.
- Cut into squares and freeze to take out as needed.
- Warning, these are so good, it may be hard to stop at one. (Wink! wink!)
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Health Benefits:
- Fatigue Support
- Stress Busting
- Mood Balancing
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