These rich, fudgy and delicious flourless fudge brownies need just three ingredients for the base and come with several healthy frosting options! Unlike traditional brownies, these contain no butter, oil, flour or sugar and are suitable for those following a vegan, gluten-free, paleo, keto, refined sugar free and dairy free lifestyle!
For the Coconut Chocolate Frosting:
For the Protein Frosting:
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
For the protein or cream cheese frosting:
For the chocolate coconut ganache:
NOTES:
You’ll Need:
- 2 cups pumpkin puree Can sub for banana or sweet potato
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup almond butter can sub for any nut or seed butter of choice
For the Coconut Chocolate Frosting:
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
For the Protein Frosting:
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 1-2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice
- 1-2 tbsp nut or seed butter of choice
- 1 tbsp milk or liquid *
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 125 grams cream cheese of choice
- 1-2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1-2 tbsp granulated sweetener of choice
Instructions:
For the brownies:- Preheat the oven the 350 degrees, grease a small cake or loaf pan and set aside.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, melt your nut butter. In a large mixing bowl, add the sweet potato, nut butter, and dark cocoa powder and mix very well.
- Pour the mixture into the greased pan and bake for around 20-25 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Once cooled, at the frosting and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
For the protein or cream cheese frosting:
- Add all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well. Using a tablespoon, add dairy free milk until a VERY thick batter is formed.
For the chocolate coconut ganache:
- In a microwave safe bowl or stove top, on low heat, combine ingredients and heat until just combined- Whisk until a thick, glossy, frosting remains.
NOTES:
- Adjust accordingly- Depending on the protein powder or thickness of cream cheese, you may need less or more.
- Healthy Flourless Fudge Brownies (Keto, Vegan, Paleo) are best enjoyed out of the fridge. They are freezer friendly too.