Ingredients
Brownies- 3 cups spelt flour
- 1 cup Flannerys Own Certified Organic raw cacao powder
- 1/2 cup Flannerys Own Certified Organic raw cacao nibs
- 1/2 cup coconut palm sugar
- 10 drops vanilla essence
- 1 tbsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 3 cups milk (or milk alternative)
- 2/3 cup unsweetened apple sauce or pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup pecans or roasted walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup goji berries (soaked in warm water to soften for 10 minutes)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut
Almond Cacao Icing
- 1 cup milk (or milk substitute)
- 3 tbsp raw cacao powder
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp agave nectar or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder mixed with 2 tbsp water
Preparation
Brownies- Preheat oven to 180C and grease a flat pan with coconut oil.
- Sift dry ingredients.
- Blend wet ingredients.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients and stir to mix well. Add nuts and goji berries.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before icing - garnish Brownies with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings.
Icing- Combine milk, cacao powder, almond butter and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add arrowroot/water mixture and gently boil until thickened.
- Remove from heat and add nectar or maple syrup.
Nutritional Information
Flannerys Own Raw Certified Organic Cacao Nibs - Food of the Gods
Cacao beans are the seeds of an Amazonian fruiting tree and source of all chocolate and cocoa products. Our raw Nibs are from the best tasting premium Criollo variety and are simply the shelled and crushed chocolate beans.
Cacao is one of the most complex food substances on earth and raw Cacao products are a source of beta-carotene, amino acids (protein), Omega-3 EFA's, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, sulphur, potassium, and one of the best food sources of muscle relaxing, stress relieving magnesium. The antioxidant capacity of chocolate is well known, however the tradition of making chocolate with dairy inhibits these antioxidants.
Because 'Raw' Cacao Nibs do not contain any dairy, the antioxidant capacity is greatly enhanced and they are approximately 4000% higher in antioxidants than blueberries. Cacao is high in Magnesium which is known to increase the overall vigour of the heart muscle and decreases blood coagulation which lowers blood pressure and helps the heart pump more effectively, reducing the likelihood of blood clots and strokes.
Magnesium also balances brain chemistry and increases brainpower; it helps to create strong bowel movements, reduces menstrual cramping, relaxes muscles, increases flexibility, helps to build strong bones and increases alkalinity within the body helping to open up over 300 different detoxification and elimination pathways.