There’s nothing better than an ooey-gooey brownie; especially one that’s good for your heart health, too. With healthy fatty acids from coconut oil, flavonoid-rich dark chocolate and antioxidant-packed walnuts, you can’t go wrong with this delicious and nutritious recipe.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. organic coconut oil or you can substitute will 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. all-natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plus 2 TBS. agave nectar OR honey
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup minus 1 TBS. (50 g) coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/3 cup chopped raw walnuts
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Line an 8″ x 8″ glass baking pan with parchment so two edges hang over the side of the pan, or spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In glass measuring cup, melt coconut oil in microwave.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cocoa powder, the melted coconut oil and eggs with an electric mixer until mixed.
- Next, add in the agave (or honey) and vanilla extract. Mix again until combined.
- Add in the coconut flour and salt and mix again until the batter is thoroughly combined.
- Fold in the nuts and chocolate chips. Spread into your 8” x 8” baking pan evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Once cooled, you can either refrigerate them or leave them at room temperature in an airtight container.
Nutritional Information
- Calories 180.7
- Total Fat 12.7g
- Total Carbohydrate 17.4g
- Protein 1.5g
- Fiber 1.9g
Servings
- Serving Size: 1 of 16
- Services 16 people
This is a variation of the recipe shared on Renee’s Kitchen Adventures.
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