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Fudgy Vegan Cacao Brownies (Gluten Free)

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Fudgy Cacao Brownies (GF / Vegan)
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Fudgy Cacao Brownies (GF / Vegan)

Course: Dessert, Snacks
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

I call these my “half coconut brownies” as for this batch I used half coconutty ingredients such as oil, sugar & flour. But all could be substituted for regular flours or butters you have on hand. Crispy outside and chewy, fudgy center makes for the perfect indulgent treat.

Ingredients

  • Wet

  • 100g Butter or Oil (Melted, I used Coconut oil)

  • 120g Sugar (I used unrefined Coconut sugar, but any will do!)

  • 100g Brown Sugar

  • 1 tbsp Vanilla

  • 2 Flax Eggs (or regular, non-vegan!)

  • Dry

  • 100g Flour (I used 1/2 regular flour and 1/2 coconut flour)

  • 1/4 tsp Xanthan gum (not necessary if your flour already has it)

  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda

  • 1/2 tsp Salt

  • 45g Cacao/Cocoa Powder

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350/160 c Fan. Prep an 8×8 dish with parchment paper.
  • Mix WET ingredients until well incorporated. In a separate bowl whisk together dry ingredients and then slowly fold in dry to wet.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for ~35 minutes until edges are hardened and middle will still be a bit gooey.

Blueberry Crumble

GF Crumble w/ Blueberries

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GF Crumble w/ Blueberries
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GF Crumble w/ Blueberries

Course: Snacks, Dessert
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes

This vegan & low-FODMAP crumble recipe is so simple and versatile! I’ve used this basic version to make toppings for porridge, ice cream, tarts – the options are endless.

Ingredients

  • CRUMBLE

  • 78g (1/2c) GF Oats

  • 34g (1/4c) GF Flour of choice (I used white SR)

  • 64g (1/2c) Chopped nuts

  • 56g (scant 1/4c) Maple Syrup

  • 40g (3 tbsp) Coconut Oil (Melted Butter, an option!)

  • 1/4 tsp Salt

  • 1 tsp Cinnamon

  • BLUEBERRIES

  • 192g (1.5c) Frozen Blueberries

  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 170c Fan/375F. Prepare 8×8 baking dish.
  • Combine Vanilla + Blueberries in dish
  • Combine all CRUMBLE ingredients and add to top of blueberries
  • Bake for 30 minutes

Notes

  • If you just want the crumble, combine all ingredients and simply bake on a sheet pan for less time!

Coconut Cacao Zucchini Bread (Gluten Free, low-FODMAP)

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Coconut Cacao Zucchini Bread (Gluten Free, low-FODMAP, Vegan Option)
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Coconut Cacao Zucchini Bread (Gluten Free, low-FODMAP, Vegan Option)

Course: Breakfast, Snacks, Dessert
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

55

minutes

This easy bread uses pantry staples and is SO rich and decadent, a serving of healthy zucchini without the use of too much sugar!

Ingredients

  • 220g (1.5c) Zucchini/Courgette (Shredded)

  • 120g (1 c) GF SR Flour

  • 40g (1/2 c) Cacao Powder

  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder

  • 1/4 tsp Salt

  • 100g (2/3 c) Chocolate (Cut up baking bar or chips)

  • 2 eggs (sub flax egg for Vegan)

  • 50ml (scant 1/4c) Oil

  • 100g (1/2 c) Sugar

  • 2 tbsp Coconut Milk (warmed)

  • 1 tsp Instant Coffee

  • 1 tsp Vanilla

  • Icing

  • 100g (1/2 c) Icing Sugar

  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil

  • 1 tbsp Water

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 160c Fan/350f. Prep a bread pan with nonstick spray or parchment paper.
  • Shred zucchini and place in paper towels or tea towel. Squeeze the living daylights out of it to release water. Set aside, you’ll be adding to the wet ingredients soon.
  • In larger bowl, Whisk Flour, Cacao, Baking Powder, Salt, & Chocolate Chips
  • In a separate bowl, dissolve the Instant Coffee into Warm (not too hot!) Milk. Then add Oil, Sugar, Vanilla, & Eggs – mix well.
  • Fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
  • Add mix to bread pan and bake for 45-55 min, depending on oven. I checked after 45 – but left it in for closer to 55.
  • Mix ingredients for Icing sugar. When loaf has cooled, apply to top with any remaining chocolate chips, if desired!