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Low Carb Caramel Brownies (FM)
Recipes | January 12, 2016
*yields 8 portions (8 equal size brownies)
Ingredients for the Brownies
1 cup almond flour (not almond meal)
1 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tbsp erythritol
1/4 tsp baking soda
7 dates pitted
3 large eggs
1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil, melted
1/2 tsp vanilla stevia
1/4 tsp salt
Ingredients for the Caramel Sauce
3/4 cup coconut cream
3/4 cup erythritol
2 tbsp honey
1/4 cup palm shortening
Instructions for the caramel sauce
- In a sauce pan bring the coconut cream, erythritol, and honey to a boil, then reduce to simmer and cook stirring frequently for 10 minutes.
- Allow the sauce to cool down for at least 5 minutes.
- Add the shortening until completely combined and smooth.
- Serve on top of the brownies.
Instructions for the Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Pulse all the dry ingredients in a blender.
- Add the dates, eggs and oil and pulse until well combined into a dough and dates completely shredded.
- Transfer the dough into a greased non-stick 9″ loaf pan. Press it down into the pan into an even layer and smooth out with a spatula.
- Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes. Let it cool down for an hour.
- Remove from the loaf pan and then spread and even layer of the caramel sauce on top and cut into 8 even squares. Keep covered in a tupperware so that the brownies don’t dry out. They taste really good when refrigerated or heat up in a microwave.
Macros Per Brownie:
Calories: 466.6
Carbs: 32.3 g
Net Carbs: 23.8 g
Fat: 38.6 g
Protein: 9.1 g
Private Member |
This looks absolutely delicious! Let me also say that every recipe of yours that I’ve tried I love…soooo I can’t wait to try this one. I do have a question Zuzka, I have been following your guidelines with the FM and WEM, hence only having starchy carbs post workout. I am healthy without any diseases or illnesses (thank GOD) but i want to know if its normal to feel slightly light headed, dizzy sometimes, and basically low on energy when on a low carb diet? And do these symptoms ever go away or is it just part of the package.
Private Member |
holland, pa
What’s the difference between almond meal and almond flour? I guess I never realized they were different.
Private Member |
tx
Is coconut cream just the cream from canned coconut milk?
Private Member |
seattle, washington
Pretty much. You can buy coconut cream, but you will also find the top half of can of coconut milk is the cream.
Private Member |
tx
Thank you!
Private Member |
seattle, washington
Shortening is any fat solid at room temperature. I’m thinking of making this as a cake for my birthday today (60). But will use raisins instead of dates.
Private Member |
tx
Happy Birthday!! My hubby turned 40 today and I turn 40 tomorrow. I hope you have a wonderful day.
Private Member |
seattle, washington
Thank you and happy birthday to you both.
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pa, usa
Made these today. The brownie was good, but more like a cake. I think I overlooked a bit as they were slightly dry. I did not like the frosting, which looked nothing like zuzka’s. I used Palm shortening but it said it also contained coconut oil. It was extremely sweet and, as I suspected, had no caramel flavor. The brownie reminded me of a paleo molten lava cake I make. Good weekend treat.
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pa, usa
Had to come back and say these are so much better the next day !! I stored in Tupperware in the fridge and the icing had solidified much more. The brownie was more like a dense fudge. I had a center one, which confirmed I had cooked them a but too long yesterday bc the middle one was perfect.
Private Member |
pa, usa
*bit too long I meant
Private Member |
lambi, faroe island
a butt too long sounds good too 😀
Private Member |
Hi.. What did she mean by 1/2 unrefined coconut oil? 1/2 of what?
Private Member |
lake tahoe, nv, usa
It says on the packaging if it’s unrefined. It’s a coconut oil that keeps it’s strong taste and flavor.
Private Member |
pa, usa
1/2 cup:)
Private Member |
Thanks! 🙂
Private Member |
Zuzka,
What do you mean by 1/2 unrefined coconut oil? 1/2 of what?
Thanks
Private Member |
uk
Zuzka,
How big is your cup?
XX
Private Member |
naples, fl, usa
Zuzka this smells so good baking. I can’t wait to try them. Yummly
Private Member |
lambi, faroe island
l want to try this brownie. but is it 466 calories for the whole thing. or 466 for the small piece we cut for ourselves to eat ????? :O