Now, I'm not completely sold on the whole "Paleo Diet" thing because I feel like the term "paleo" is stretching it. Because it's literally impossible to eat like cavemen since absolutely nothing exists today that is the same as it was thousands of years ago. Even real food, whole food, has changed so much that an apple today is not the same as it's ancestors. That being said, I AM on board with adopting an organic, dairy-free, grain-free diet, since my entire body changed after having a baby and now I'm allergic to everything. Thanks Sofia! But in all honesty, I'm happy to be getting healthier.
We still need treats sometimes. Why? Because, hormones. And do you know how hard it can be to find a good gluten-free recipe for your formerly favorite gluten-containing foods? It's fricken miserable. And while I do love the GF brownie mix from Bob's Red Mill, which is still my quick go-to in a pinch, it's not grain-free. And finding a good grain-free recipe has been difficult. There are many out there and they are disappointing.
I have your answer!! Maybe you won't like these as much as I do. But at any rate, they are MY answer. Because when you can't find a recipe you're looking for, you make your own.
I was tempted not to share it. But that's selfish and doing the world a disservice. Why deprive others of something delicious and healthy? This might change your life.
I hope you like it. And if you don't, I'm sorry. And if you do, you're welcome. And don't be turned off by the avocados and black beans. You seriously wouldn't even know they are in there. Because it's magical. I would call them "magic brownies," but then people would think I was some sort of drug addict.
Obviously you don't have to use all organic ingredients, but I did, because I'm paranoid and so many things make me sick:
2 large organic avocados
1 can organic black beans, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup organic coconut oil
12oz dairy-free/organic chocolate chips
1 tablespoon instant espresso powder (can omit if you want)
1/2 cup raw honey (melt it if it's crystallized)
1/4 cup raw cacao powder (or just regular unsweetened cocoa powder)
1/4 cup coconut flour
2 tablespoons organic gluten-free vanilla
1 teaspoon gluten-free baking soda
1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
5 organic eggs
Puree avocado in a food procesor until it's completely smooth (you are not making guacamole). Rinse and drain a can of black beans. Add to the food processor and puree with avocado until no lumps remain.
In a double boiler, melt coconut oil, chocolate chips, and espresso powder until completely smooth.
In a separate mixing bowl, fold together the avocado/black bean puree with the melted chocolate until incorporated. Add remaining ingredients and beat with an electric mixture (I used my Kitchenaid stand mixer) until completely incorporated and smooth.
Grease a 9x13 baking pan with coconut oil and the add the brownie mix. Bake in preheated oven at 350ºF for 30 minutes and let cool. :)
