Tis the season for baking! The dietitian’s at my work always do a cookie exchange. This year I decided to up my game and make a different cookie. I am a creature of habit and usually make these sugar cookies. This year I decided to…
I love a good salad. During the winter months, I love making sturdy kale salads that are good for the week. With the holiday season in full swing, we don’t want to forget about eating our greens. This vibrant winter harvest kale salad will be…
Tis the season for entertaining! This year I am trying to plan well in advance to avoid the stressors of the holidays. When it comes to entertaining I always try to have a variety of foods to meet everyone’s diet preferences. These gluten, dairy free brownies with chocolate frosting are easy to make, and so delicious that all your friends can enjoy them.
I made these brownies with gluten free all purpose flour because a couple of guests have celiac disease but you could easily substitute all purpose flour. I initially posted this recipe gluten free brownie and changed a few things to add a little Christmas cheer. To add a little festive touch I made a vegan chocolate frosting. A great way to get the kids in the kitchen is to have them add Christmas sprinkles. Crushed candy cane would be a nice substitute.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees celcius.
Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
In a small pot, melt coconut oil, both sugars and cocoa powder.
In a large bowl, beat eggs (well), add vanilla and beat again. Add chocolate mixture and beat again. Add dry ingredients and combine.
With a spatula pour brownie mixture into baking dish. Sprinkle with chocolate chips.
Bake for 20-25 minutes. check for doneness with a toothpick. Let brownies cool on a rack.
Melt coconut oil, cocoa, maple syrup and vanilla.
Spread evenly over brownies and add sprinkles.
Happy Baking
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Delicious, healthy and easy to make. This chia seed pudding is made with local apples and pears which taste amazing this time of the year. Once fall hits, we are eating our weight in apples and pears. We always try to eat in season and…
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