Are you looking for a one bowl, low fuss brownie recipe? I’ve got an easy almond flour brownies recipe that’s perfect for busy families and doesn’t fail on flavor too.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding played a big role in my sweet cravings going through the roof. I found it harder to eat in a balanced fashion and the more I ate sweet sugary treats the worse I felt in my body and overall energy levels.
After giving in to my cravings for a while I finally decided to take charge of the situation and honor my body’s cravings alongside nourishment.
One easy way to stay full longer is to build meals and snacks that contain a good amount of fiber, protein and fats. This combination ensures you don’t experience extreme glucose spikes and also enjoy the yummy desserts you like.
To satisfy my intense chocolate cravings postpartum I decided to make a healthier more nutrient dense version of my favorite chocolate brownies. Almond flour brownies!
These are so dense, delicious and gooey and at the same time so incredibly satisfying that you don’t need to eat a whole lot to feel full. Both cravings and fullness signals are checked off with this recipe.
WHY ALMOND FLOUR?
Mainly to add more nutrients to my meals postpartum. Almond flour is a good source of protein, fiber, iron and calcium, all nutrients that are important for breastfeeding mothers. The good nutrition profile also makes these brownies a great option for my toddler and older child both of whom are very active and eat little and need nutrient packed meals and snacks.
Almond flour is also the perfect option for those who need gluten-free brownie recipes.
Plus the nutty flavor that almond flour lends to desserts just gives them that distinctive yummy flavor.
Ready to try these brownies? Let’s go!
Related reading : Low-sugar sweet snacks for pregnancy and postpartum.
EASY AND HEALTHY CHOCOLATE ALMOND FLOUR BROWNIES
Easy Almond Flour Brownies | One Bowl Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup blanched almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar/jaggery powder/ raw sugar
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 eggs
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- few drops of vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven at 180 degree C or 350 degree F for about 10-15 mins.
- In a mixing bowl mix in almond flour, raw sugar, 2 whole eggs, coco powder and some coconut oil until well combined.
- Add in a few drops of vanilla extract and baking powder and mix in.
- Bake in the oven at 180 degree C for about 20-25 mins. Check by inserting a toothpick at 20 minute mark. The tooth pick should come out clean. If not give it another 2-3 minutes in the oven.
- Once baked, let the brownie cool completely since this it is very delicate at this stage and firms up as it cools down. The brownie may sink at the center and that’s fine, it sets as it cools.Once completely cooled cut into pieces and enjoy.
Notes
These brownies can be packed in your child’s school lunch box as dessert or as a snack for children afterschool.
I enjoy a piece with my evening cup of tea or as my midnight snack when I feel breastfeeding hunger pangs.
Do try these easy almond flour brownies and let me know in the comments how you like it?