Superfood Chocolate Chunk Paleo Coconut Flour Brownies ALOHA Giveaway1
If you haven’t noticed, I am on a small amount of a cooking hiatus.
It isn’t that I haven’t cooking, because Instagram knows I have
It’s just that since I made a commitment to follow the #SummerSWEATseries workout routines and some from the meal plans, I’ve made a conscious work about the quantity of sugars and sweet treats I’ve been putting into my body. When I do indulge it is almost always a spoonful or two of vanilla almond butter or some dessert chia proteins bars that I’ve been making (coming soon!). But lately brownies have already been on my mind; you all know that usually I’m obsessed with cookies but I am craving delicious chocolate like no other.
When I’m cooking for myself (or your blog), I try and be mindful of the ingredients that I’m using, making sure that most are all natural and unrefined. I also tend to like odd hippie dippie healthy things in my own sweets, like chickpeas and dark beans, or occasionally even avocados. This time, I had been set out on baking a grain free, paleo brownie with coconut flour.
I’ve been addicted to coconut flour recently (if you couldn’t tell). Trader Joe’s gets the cheapest coconut flour I could find and the task of baking with it is fun for me personally. Plus LOWER CARBS FTW.
A business that I’ve been caring lately is Aloha , who also are actually sponsors from the #summerSWEATseries. They maximize ridiculously delicious superfood delicious chocolate bars , packed with antioxidants and REAL good-for-you nutrients.
They sent me several samples of their delicious chocolate bars and I was immediately hooked, not merely due to the flavor, but also because of the high-quality ingredients. Aloha chocolate consists of fresh cacao coffee beans sourced from Peru, are sweetened with coconut glucose just AND each club includes superfoods like uncooked cacao, raspberries and blueberries. They’re fair trade, organic, gluten free godiva cheesecake free of charge and vegan. I absolutely knew they’d be wonderful cut up into chunks and thrown into my brownie batter.
On top of that, Aloha offers 40% off purchases of $40 or even more! This offer is definitely good one time only. All you have to do is definitely enter ‘SWEATSERIES’ at checkout. The present will be good through the finish of July and it is for USA occupants only.
I try to balance my diet in as many ways as you possibly can so that’s why while i baked a batch of the brownies, We ate 5 and called it supper. It wasn’t my intention but I COULD NOT STOP. This is also a PSA you’ve been warned as to how addicting these brownies are.
I don’t care if indeed they don’t have butter or sugar or your regular flour; they taste like pure Yellow metal and I inhaled them without the regrets.
So let’s talk ingredients, shall we? I always love having this small convo together with you because quite often I’ll obtain asked about substitutions in cooking, particularly when it involves coconut flour.
That small gem of the flour is a tricky SOB.
Coconut essential oil: I recommend using an unrefined coconut essential oil. It’s full of healthy body fat that keep your metabolism completely swing. HOWEVER if you’d like, you can sub butter. (Although then the brownies would not be dairy free.) One does you.
Coconut flour: Like We said, coconut flour is tricky. I take advantage of Trader Joe’s and swear by it but there are lots of great brands out there. It is critical to remember that the brownie batter consistency should be on the leaner side, but not therefore thin it pours like water. Should this happen then you’ll need to stir in a tablespoon or two extra of coconut flour. The reason for the differences in flour is normally that all coconut flour brands seem to absorb liquid in different ways.
Nut butter: Yes, this is important. Don’t talk to me why, but every time I added a tablespoon of nut butter towards the batter, the brownies arrived MUCH better. You should use any nut butter you select! (Note: Peanut butter is not paleo, nonetheless it Is usually delicious.)
Cocoa powder: Do not use Hershey’s cocoa natural powder. Seek when you can discover Ghirardelli or another version at the shop. Honestly a high-quality unsweetened cocoa natural powder makes all the difference. You can also use cacao natural powder for more dietary benefits.
Eggs: Okay, I understand that some of you will ask about using an egg replacer. As well as the poor news is the fact that I haven’t attempted to make these using a flax egg. I am speculating that it could work, but considering the quantity of flax eggs you’d need to use, the batter might begin tasting like flax seeds rather than brownies. I’d not recommend it. Sorry!
Aloha Superfood Dark Chocolate Pub : Just mouth watering. FOR REALS. Experience free to use the whole bar if you’d like. This recipe only calls for half (about 1.1 oz).
I hope you LOVE these coconut flour brownies! In the event that you make them, I’d love for you to snap an image and tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram therefore i can easily see your creation.
ALOHA GIVEAWAY!
Recipe type: Brownies, Paleo, Pubs, Gluten Free of charge, Grain Free, Dairy Free
Prep time:
10 mins
Cook time:
15 mins
Total period:
25 mins
Ingredients
3 eggs, at room temperature (IMPORTANT)
1/2 cup 100 % pure organic maple syrup (Quality B is best)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (TJ’s or Ghirardelli is definitely good)
1/4 cup coconut flour (I used Investor Joe’s)
1/2 of the Aloha Superfood Chocolates bar (about 1.1 oz), coarsely chopped into chunks
Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease an 8×8 inch pan with coconut oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Within the bowl of an electric mixer (you can also use a food processor or do it yourself), add coconut oil, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla and almond butter; combine on medium swiftness until well combined.
Note: IT IS SO essential that you make use of room temperatures eggs with this recipe. If you don’t, the coconut oil may solidify and your damp batter will become chunky looking. Should this happen, it is possible to place all ingredients within a saucepan over medium-low temperature and whisk before coconut oil melts again; this may take about five minutes. Once coconut essential oil has melted once again and the mixture looks clean, remove from high temperature instantly and transfer back to the bowl of the mixer.
Next add cocoa powder and coconut flour and turn mixer on low speed. Blend until ingredients are well mixed. Pour batter into ready pan and sprinkle delicious chocolate chunks at the top then smooth best with a rubber spatula. Bake 13-18 moments or until blade happens clean in the centre. They may appearance underdone but if they knife comes out clean, they are done! Mine were ideal at quarter-hour. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt.
Cool skillet completely about wire rack before serving. Makes 12 servings. Brownies will also be delicious when cold; they obtain extra fudgy!
Please work with a 8×8 inch pan for baking these. A 9×9 inch pan could be too little and your brownies will end up being very thin and delicate. Another choice would be to bake them in two 8×4 inches loaf pans.
The batter should be for the thinner side, however, not so thin that it’s pure water (like water). If this happens, blend in another tablespoon or two of coconut flour.
If you’re a chocoholic, feel free to mix in full delicious chocolate bar (about 2.2 oz total).
Please do not make an effort to sub other flours in place of the coconut flour. You will not accomplish the same outcomes as coconut flour is very particular in it’s required liquid to dry ingredient ratio.
You can use cacao natural powder rather than cocoa powder to get more nutrition.
Jen
xo, ellie
I am still trying to find a protein powder that I really like and want to use as much ways as you possibly can, instead of just tolerate it. but also for those that I’ve found so far that I like my favorite way to use it is within pancakes like a flour replacement-
1 scoop proteins, 1/4 c egg whites, 1/2 mashed banana, dash of cinnamon, 2 T almond milk, dash of vanilla extract and any other add ins/toppings thus desired, like fruits, coconut, nuts, nut butter ect.
so excited about this giveaway! I noticed Aloha awhile ago and also have been really interested in trying it!! especially their chocolate pubs since I am a chocaholic along with a health meals nut.
These appear delicious! I’m dependent on brownies and anything chocolate.
I like baking with protein powder but lately the best way to utilize it is to make protein sludge. Immediately after a workout I blend 1 scoop protein powder, water and handful of maple syrup or uncooked honey together. I like to best it with peanuts and almonds and sometime use cocoa or cacao powder.
1 scoop protein powder
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
~1/4 c almond milk
Combine and microwave for the best tasting mug wedding cake that’s packed with protein.
These look suuuper fudgy, I really like it!
I love to mix my protein natural powder with yogurt and top with fruit and nuts like a post workout snack
and these brownies look SPECTACULAR!!!
Okay these seriously appear TO-DIE-FOR! You are the queen of healthful dessert bars. And cookies. Gahh I would love to be a taste tester inside your kitchen! I’m the type of individual who needs a lovely dessert deal with everynight and most of that time period I make an effort to keep it healthy as possible. These pubs are perfect!!
For protein powder I honestly want to use it the simple way. In smoothies! Delicious chocolate vega blended with ice, cashew milk, couple of spinach, cocoa powder, peanut flour somtimes, frozen banana and delicious chocolate stevia drops. So delish following a workout!
My favorite method to make use of protein powder is directly, no chaser! I love a plant-based protein shake (usually vanilla) with banana, coconut milk, almond butter & ocean salt first thing in the morning!
Looking forward to trying this brownie recipe because I haven’t really enjoyed any baked goods made with coconut flour yet. I’m still looking for a coconut flour formula to love.
Hello!
First of all may I just say this is my favorite blog page ever!!! Everything I’ve made from here’s unquestionably delicious and provides a smile to my encounter! My favorite method to make use of protein powder is to throw it into granola bars to provide them an extra filling kick!
We tried this recipe