Archive for July 1st, 2010
Walnut Meal Brownies
July 1st, 2010
Here’s a great recipe for July 4th weekend. These brownies are a healthier alternative for a sweet splurge (apologies to Betty Crocker). Coach Lis has made walnut-meal brownies once before (they were delicious!), and I’m trying to talk her into whipping up a batch on Saturday.
Walnut meal is available in many grocery stores, but it’s also easy to make at home in a food processor. Simply use the “pulse” function to grind the walnuts into a fine crumb consistency.
Because the walnut meal replaces the flour that would typically be used in brownies, this recipe is Paleo/Primal-friendly. Plus, it’s gluten-free, so it might be a welcome treat for those with Celiac Disease or other intestinal disorders. Give it a try! Note: this recipe is courtesy of Primal Blueprint Cookbook by Mark Sisson.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups walnut meal
3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
2 large eggs (room temp)
1 cup coconut milk (room temp)
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup extra virgin coconut oil (gently melted)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts for topping
Butter for greasing pan
Servings: 18 2″x3″ brownies
Instructions:
Adjust oven rack to middle position. Preheat oven to 350deg F. Butter a 13×9x2″ baking pan. In a medium bowl, mix together dry ingredients until well blended. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk eggs for one minute, then add coconut milk, honey or maple syrup and whisk again. Add melted coconut oil and whisk until wet ingredients are completely blended.
Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and whisk well; be sure to scrape sides and bowl bottom so no pockets of dry ingredient remain. Batter will be thinner consistency than conventional brownies. Pour batter into prepared pan. If desired, sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of batter. Bake 35 to 40 minutes. Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting.
If give this recipe a try, let us know how you like it.
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