Chocolate Brownies [Midnight Mocha Remix]

Intensely chocolatey brownies with a hint of coffee that amplifies the rich cocoa flavor. These are the brownies for serious chocolate lovers.

Makes

Makes 16 brownies

Total Time

1 hr 15 min (16 min prep)

Ingredients

1¾ cups almond flour
¾ cup coconut sugar
⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
2 large eggs (pasture-raised preferred)
¼ cup pure maple syrup
¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tsp (10ml) instant coffee
1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda
½ cup dark chocolate chips

Make it Good For The Gut (Optional)

Add 2 tablespoons plain yogurt for probiotics and extra fudginess.

Remix Options

Cassava flour (use 1½ cups), raw honey for maple syrup.

Good To Know

Almond flour combined with coffee creates an incredibly rich, dense texture that coffee lovers will crave.

steps

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Line 8×8 baking pan with parchment.

Step 2

Dissolve instant coffee in 1 tablespoon warm water.

Step 3

Whisk almond flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking soda in large bowl.

Step 4

Mix melted coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut sugar, eggs, vanilla, and coffee mixture separately.

Step 5

Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed. Fold in chocolate chips.

Step 6

Pour into prepared pan and bake 28-32 minutes until toothpick comes out with few moist crumbs.

Step 7

Cool completely before cutting. Store covered up to 4 days.