Recipe: Choc Beetroot Brownies

Refined Sugar-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free

With the festive season around the corner, there’s no shortage of sweet treats and indulgent bites. This Choc Beetroot Brownie recipe is a deliciously wholesome alternative, refined-sugar-free and nutrient-packed. 

The combination of earthy beetroot and rich cacao creates a perfectly gooey brownie that pairs beautifully with a dollop of full-fat cream. This recipe makes it easy to enjoy dessert while sneaking in extra veggies and minimising sugar intake.

Feature Ingredient Benefits:

• Almond Meal: Provides healthy fats, vitamin E, and fibre, helping to keep you full and satisfied.
• Raw Cacao Powder: A powerful source of antioxidants and magnesium, which support heart health and mood balance.
• Beetroot: Full of essential nutrients like folate and fibre, supporting heart and liver health.

Ingredients:

• 100g (1 cup) almond meal
• 30g (1/4 cup) raw cacao powder
• 1 cup grated raw beetroot (skin on)
• 3 large eggs
• 125ml (1/2 cup) melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp gluten-free baking powder
• 1 vanilla pod, split and scraped (or a pinch of vanilla powder/dash of vanilla extract)
• 60ml (1/4 cup) honey

Equipment:

• Mixing bowl
• 23 x 23 cm baking tray
• Baking paper

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C and line the baking tray with baking paper.
2. Combine the almond meal and cacao powder in a large bowl until well mixed.
3. Add the grated beetroot, eggs, melted coconut oil, baking powder, vanilla, and honey, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared tray and bake for around 20 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
5. Allow to cool slightly, then cut into 16 pieces and enjoy warm.

Makes 16 brownies.

These Choc Beetroot Brownies make for a guilt-free, delicious treat that will impress, whether served at a festive gathering or as a cosy dessert at home. The natural sweetness of honey, combined with the richness of cacao and the earthy depth of beetroot, creates a unique flavour that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Enjoy them warm with a little cream, or keep a batch ready in the fridge for a healthy snack option during the holiday season. 

Let these nutrient-packed and delicious brownies add a touch of wholesome indulgence to your celebrations!