Banting Brownies

Ingredients:

1 cup almond flour

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/4 cup chopped nuts (reserve for decorating)

2 Tbl coconut flour

4 eggs

50g dark chocolate, melted ( I use Lindt 90%)

1/2 cup melted butter

3/4 cup xylitol

4 tsp desiccated coconut (reserve for decorating)

1 tsp vanilla essence

1 tsp instant coffee

1tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Method:

- Preheat oven to 180C.

- Line a rectangle baking dish with baking paper.

- In the microwave melt the butter and the chocolate for a few seconds, stirring until smooth and melted. Roughly chop the nuts, I like a mixture of flaked almonds, brazil nuts. pecans and hazelnuts. But whatever you prefer.

- In a blender blitz up all the ingredients expect the chopped nuts and the desiccated coconut. Blend until smooth and well combined.

– Pour the mixture into the prepared dish, and sprinkle over the chopped nuts and desiccated coconut.

– Bake for 20 – 25 minutes, or until a knife comes out clean and the coconut and mixed nuts on top are nicely toasted.

- Cut into squares while still warm, and serve warm with a dollop of cream.

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