Paleo Gingerbread Brownies (GF, DF)

Looking for a last minute paleo holiday recipe that can be whipped together in under an hour….

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These festive holiday brownies offer those classic flavours without the classic inflammation!

Let’s get straight to the recipe, shall we?

Paleo Gingerbread Brownies

(PALEO, GF, DF)

TIME: 35 minutes

SERVES: 9 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup pitted dates

3 eggs

2 2/3 tbsp fancy molasses

1/2 cup coconut oil

2 tsps vanilla extract

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/2 cup coconut flour

1/4 cup cacao powder

2 tsps ground ginger

1/4 tsp ground cloves

1 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

DIRECTIONS

1) Preheat the oven to 350 degress F (177 C)

2) Place dates in a food processor and pulse until pureed, or chop the dates finely.

3) In a large bowl, blend the dates, eggs, molasses, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and almond milk until thoroughly combined.

4) Combine the remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl.

5) Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and combine thoroughly, scraping down the sides until you have a smooth batter.

6) Line a baking pan with parchment paper (ideally around 9x9), pour in the batter and spread evenly. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7) Sprinkle with a little cinnamon and let cool for at least 10 minutes. Slice, sever & enjoy!)

NOTES

Storage: Refridgerate in an air-tight container up to 4 days. To freeze, wrap brownies tightly with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place in a heavy-duty BPA-free freezer bag.

Make it a Cake: Cut out parchment paper to line a 9” cake pan. Cook per instructions above and let cool. Top with whipped coconut cream.