Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Brownies
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Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Brownies
Description
The Healthy Chocolate Raspberry Brownies replace typical flour and butter with mashed bananas, almond butter, and oat flour made from blended rolled oats. Cocoa powder gives rich chocolate flavor without added fats. The wet batter combines almond milk, vanilla extract, and a liquid sweetener for sweetness and moisture, yielding a thick yet smooth consistency.
Fresh or frozen raspberries are gently pressed into the top before baking, which adds tartness and texture contrasts to the soft, dense brownie. Baking at a moderate temperature allows the brownies to set without drying out, and cooling completely in the refrigerator helps them firm up for clean slicing.
This recipe allows substitutions such as using cow's milk in place of almond milk, or swapping almond butter with peanut butter for variation. It also permits alternative berries and the addition of chocolate chips for indulgence. For gluten-free needs, ensure to use certified gluten-free oats.
The combination of natural fruit sweetness and healthy fats makes these brownies a more wholesome treat. The berry topping provides a fresh note complementing the cocoa's bitterness.
Ingredients
- 3 banana
- 3 tablespoon almond butter heaped
- 35 g cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon liquid sweetener
- 30 g rolled oats blended to make flour
- 60 ml almond milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 16 raspberry
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6. Line an 20x150cm/8x6" brownie tin with baking paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, mash 3 Bananas until they are smooth.
- Add 30 g Rolled oats, 35 g Cocoa powder and 1 pinch Sea salt.
- Add 3 tablespoon Almond butter, 60 ml Almond milk, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract and 2 tablespoon Liquid sweetener.
- Mix well to form a smooth batter and pour into the lined baking tray.
- Drop 16 Raspberries on top of the batter, pushing them slightly into the mixture. Put into your oven and cook for 25 minutes.
- Leave to cool completely before cutting and keep them in the fridge so they stay firm.
Notes
- Use a mix of fresh and frozen raspberries for varied texture, or use only one type if preferred.
- Substitute raspberries with pitted cherries, strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries.
- Almond milk can be replaced with cow's milk if not vegan.
- Almond butter can be swapped for peanut butter to change flavor.
- Add dark chocolate chips to make the brownies richer.
- Use certified gluten-free oats to ensure the brownies are gluten-free.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 194mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.