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Sneaky Beet Brownies

Ingredients

Wet

• 1/2 cup Beet Puree (about 2  medium beets)
• 1/3 cup Pure Maple Syrup
• 2 Large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (melted)

Dry

• 1/4 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (for topping)
• 1 cup Almond Flour
• 2 tablespoons Coconut Flour
• 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2  teaspoon Baking Soda
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray 8-inch by 8-inch pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper. Set aside. Mix all dry ingredients (except for chocolate chips) in a medium-sized bowl. Set aside. The 1/4 cup of chocolate chips will be used on top. Prepare beet puree by placing two (2) cooked beets into a food processor (or high-powered blender) for about 2 – 3 minutes or until puree is formed. In a separate bowl, mix together all wet ingredients except for 1/2 cup of chocolate chips, which will be melted following step. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix thoroughly. Place 1/2 cup of chocolate chips into a small, microwave-safe bowl and heat on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds. After chocolate chips are melted, fold into brownie mixture. Pour brownie mixture into pan and spread evenly with a spatula. Top with chocolate chips. Bake for about 18 – 21 minutes, depending on amount of “gooeyness.”

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/9 – Calories: 186 – Sugar: 14g – Carbohydrates: 20g – Fiber: 3g – Protein: 6g

Reference

Hersh, L. (2018). Sneaky Beet Brownies. Fit Foodie Finds. doi:https://fitfoodiefinds.com/sneaky-beet-brownies-2/ Accessed on February 5, 2018.