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

Live, Love, Laugh, Happy & Healthy

~BakingMamma

Pumpkin chocolate chip brownies

I went to dinner with some friends this past weekend and desserts came up in conversation, always something I enjoy talking about. I heard pumpkin (yum)...chocolate chips (yum)...and brownies together and couldn't wait to get home and try out a recipe. I found this online and made a few changes to personalize...they came out delicious, I will be bringing them to my families Thanksgiving this year for sure.

Pictures will come soon, I took some after baking but haven't had a chance to upload them.

2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
1 1/4 tbsp pumpkin-pie spice
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter @ room temp
1 1/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
12 oz dark chocolate chips


Preheat oven to 350
Line bottom & sides of  9x13 pan with aluminum foil allowing it to hang over sides a little 


Combine flour, pumpkin-pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a medium sized bowl


Using an electric mixer cream butter & sugar (medium/high speed) until smooth and combined. Add egg and vanilla, beat again until combined. Add pumpkin puree (low/medium speed). Mix in dry ingredients until combined, do not over beat. Add chocolate chips.


Spread batter into pan, bake 35-40 min. Check with toothpick before removing from oven, allow to cool completely in pan before slicing. Cut while in pan, lift foil and remove from pan. Run knife under brownies to separate from foil...ENJOY!!


I made them earlier today (I've had 4 so far), they were still partially warm when I took my first bite...heaven. The chocolate and pumpkin go so well together, I find them lighter than a regular chocolate brownie and I'm a HUGE chocolate fan, which will be reflected in the posted recipes. Enjoy with a cup of tea of scoop of vanilla bean ice cream!!