Paleo Gluten Free Brownies

Paleo & Gluten Free Brownies

Paleo & Gluten Free Brownies without using Coconut or Nut Flour!  These are truly amazing brownies!  They were gobbled up quickly and got 7 thumbs up of approval!  I frequently use Coconut Flour- and when I do I look for one that is light and fluffy- Nutiva makes a good one.  I try to avoid using Almond Flour because 1 Cup is almost the equivalent of eating 90 almonds!!  One GREAT occasional or blend option is Cassava Flour.  I say occasional or blend (1/2 Cassava and 1/2 Coconut) because it is high in carbohydrates.  BUT…. you probably won’t be eating brownies every day… RIGHT???!!  Right!

These really were amazing! Part of what worries new Clean Eating Folks is missing out on what comforts them. These brownies won’t let you down! They even have that glossy crust-like top that you grew up with. For some reason that has always been my favorite part of the brownie- not the corners…the top.

Are you saying- What the heck is Cassava Flour?  It is a root!  Take a peek at The Paleo Mom’s Website– Sarah has a great post about it! 

Ingredients:

*Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1 Cup Enjoy Life Brand Chocolate Chips (You can usually find these at Whole Foods)
5 Tablespoons Grass-Fed Butter (I use Kerrigold), Ghee or Coconut Oil (Vegan Option)

Dry-
1 Cup Coconut Sugar (it is a dessert!)
1/4 Cup Cassava Flour
2 Tablespoons of Organic Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
1/4 Teaspoon of Sea Salt

Wet-
2 Eggs
1 Tablespoon Organic Vanilla

Instructions:

*Preheat oven to 350 degrees
1. Melt chocolate chips and butter/oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until melted.
2. Combine dry ingredients in a separate large mixing bowl.
3. Whisk eggs and vanilla in a small bowl.
4. Add eggs and vanilla into dry mix bowl and then slowly add in melted chocolate mixture while stirring to form a smooth brownie batter.
5. Pour batter into a parchment lined 8X8 glass cooking dish.
6. Bake in preheated oven- checking after 30 minutes but will take 40-45 minutes (may vary with ovens and elevation)

*Try adding 1-2 drops of Culinary Grade A Peppermint Essential Oil to the mix.  They are amazing! Click Here to learn more about Essential Oils! You can also learn more about Essential Oils on the Cleanly Consumed You Tube Channel 

Enjoy & Share!