Fudgy Quinoa Brownies
Moist and tender, but with the feeling of a light-richness. Whipped up with natural sweetness, this Fudgy Quinoa Brownies is simply decadent.
Servings 8
Calories 217kcal
Ingredients
- 3 oz raw carob chips or unsweetened chocolate
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ½ cup millet flour
- ¼ cup raw cocoa powder regular would work too
- ½ teaspoon guar gum or xanthan gum
- ½ cup coconut sugar brown sugar or cane sugar can be used
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 large eggs beaten *see note
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ cup cooked quinoa
- ½ cup almond milk or milk of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 6” x 6” baking dish with parchment paper.
- Whisk the dry ingredients + ½ teaspoon stevia (minus the quinoa) in a medium mixing bowl.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, melt the carob chips and coconut oil.
- Beat the eggs in a second small bowl. Add the vanilla, milk and melted chocolate, mixing to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Stir in the cooked quinoa and transfer to the baking dish.
- Bake in the center of a warm oven until the brownies are set, 15 - 20 minutes.
- Enjoy topped with non dairy whipped cream or yogurt!
Notes
Wendy's Note: In place of the eggs I would use 2 tablespoons of ground flax seeds mixed with 6 tablespoons of warm water.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 172mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 60IU | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 1.2mg