Description
Indulgent brownies that are made with wholesome ingredients and warming spices for a healthier dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with coconut oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg, whisk together until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and applesauce until well blended.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips if using.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Be careful not to overmix the batter or cut the brownies too soon after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, gluten-free, gingerbread, healthy dessert
