Life IS Sweet Without the Sugar

For those who want low carb and lovely, these brownies are for you. High in protein and good fats, they are rich enough to enjoy in small portions but still feel full and satisfied after.

Low Carb Chocolate Brownie

125g ground almonds

25g coconut flour

50g coco powder

50g xylitol

Half a banana

½ tsp baking powder

200ml no added sugar coconut milk or milk substitute

2 eggs

50g of 100% chocolate

60g dairy free spread or coconut oil

3 tsp Valencian Orange extract

2 big tablespoons of almond butter

Pinch of salt

Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: ground almonds, flour, coco powder, baking powder, xylitol, salt

Melt the dairy free spread, coconut and almond butter over a Bain marie and mix until smooth

Set aside and leave to cool slightly

Meanwhile whisk the eggs, milk, chopped banana into the dry ingredients then add the orange extract

Finally fold in the melted chocolate mixture

Line a small baking tin with grease proof paper and pour in the mixture. Smooth over and bake in a pre heated oven at 175 degrees for 25 to 30 mins ( depending on how gooey you like your brownie)

Eat warm..with coyo no added sugar coconut ice cream for a treat. Or cool, pop in fridge or freezer for a later date!

NB if you are vegan you can leave the eggs out but add approximately 50ml extra milk & another tablespoon of nut butter to keep it gooey & moist. 

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