Dark Chocolate Perfection in the form of a Brownie

Whenever I'm craving chocolate this is my "go to" recipe. It has never failed...I only omit 1 ingredient and slightly change a few things from the original recipe and the batch is always gone within 2 days. I found the recipe looking for something completely different, so I figure I was destined to fall in love with this rich, dark chocolate creation!

Some chocolate perfection...in the form of a brownie

6 oz. Dark Chocolate (I use Trader Joe's Organic 72% Cacao Belgian Dark Chocolate Bar)
1/2 cup Organic Coconut Oil (Trader Joe's)
1 cup Organic Light Brown Sugar (loose, not packed)
1/2 cup Almond Meal (you can make almond meal by grinding whole almonds)
1/4 cup Sorghum Flour
1/4 tsp Baking Soda
2 Organic Eggs
2 tbs vanilla (homemade is best)

1/2 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (Trader Joe's) or Mini Chocolate Chips (Ghirardelli)

Pre-Heat oven 350

Line 11x7 baking pan with foil, make sure it overlaps the top (easy clean up) and spray with Coconut Oil spray (Trader Joe's)

Using a microwave safe bowl add 6 oz. Dark Chocolate and Coconut Oil...microwave for 45 seconds...remove and stir. Continue process until chocolate is almost completely melted (2x usually does the trick for me). 
Set aside

Mix together Brown Sugar, Almond Meal, Sorghum Flour, and Baking Soda. Beat eggs and combine with dry ingredients, stirring only a few times. Then add Vanilla and melted chocolate. Beat for 2-3 minutes on low...batter will be thick (very different consistency from those yucky boxed mixes most are used to). 

Using a spatula put into baking pan...again, batter is thick so you will need to maneuver it around the pan. Add a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips on top (if nothing else it looks pretty). 

Bake for 33-35 minutes...mine comes out perfectly after 34 minutes. 
Leave in pan for about 15 minutes....remove sides with overlapping foil and allow to cool. 
Brownies are easier to cut when cool but are delicious warm!

I don't have a picture to post right now but after thinking about these brownies I'm sure within the next few days I will make some and post a picture for you to enjoy. 

Although these are higher in calories than I would normally like (Coconut Oil is PACKED with calories) they are good quality calories. When you dessert...make sure you do it right 

Original recipe is here: Gluten Free Goddess Dark Chocolate Brownies

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~BakingMamma