Where have you been all my life?!

Think –> rich flavors of your fave choc fudge brownies meets the comforting sweetness of cozy banana bread! Naturally sweetened with superrr ripe bananas and a touch of maple syrup!!!! These paleo, gluten free, dairy free choc fudge banana bread brownies will be your new fave thing to bake whenever you have extra, over-ripe, bananas on your hands (which if you’re anything like me will be on a weekly basis) and instantly make you feel like your winning at life!

The banana bread brownies —> subtly sweet, seriously chocolate-y!! They really are perfect all on their own – super moist, rich, fudgey, dangerously moorish etc etc & don’t even get me started on that mocha fudge frosting!!!!!  But, in the interest of full disclosure, the frosting, as delicious as it is . . . I totally did it for the gram’ – it’s just so much prettier this way && alsoooo, I think we can both agree that life’s just better with frosting?

Am I right? You know I am – you’re cool like that!

Anywayssss these lower carb – sugar free choc fudge banana bread brownies with an optional (but not really) mocha fudge frosting … it’s a need my friend, a neeeeed!

Tips for making your low carb, sugar free choc fudge banana bread brownies:

Here are some of my top tips to make sure your gluten free, secretly healthy choc fudge banana bread brownies come out perfectly:

• Follow the recipe. The best way to guarantee success when making these healthy choc fudge banana bread brownies is to follow the recipe! Use the ingredients as written. I haven’t tested this recipe with different flour substitutes or alternative ingredients other than those Ive stated, so I’m not sure how your brownies will turn out if you substitute them.
• Use overripe bananas. Use bananas that have LOTS AND LOTS of brown spots and are very soft! The mankier looking, the better! This will help keep your healthy banana bread brownies sweet, moist and deeeeeeelicious. Trust me.
• Use fresh baking soda. If your baking soda is older than 3 months, I suggest grabbing a new one for best baking results!
• Enjoy it the next day. Banana bread is alwayssss best a day (or 2) after it’s baked! This is because over time the natural sugars release which means the bread gets sweeter, more moist, fudgier, richer & even more delicious!
• Add your fav mix-ins. Feel free to add in a handful of chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans are my faves here) for a touch of crunch & some healthy fats!

Storing & freezing tips

• To store: your healthy chocolate banana bread brownies will keep well-covered in foil or plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 5 days (if it lasts that long!!) if you’re keeping it any longer than that I suggest transferring to the freezer.
• To freeze: simply wrap, air tight in plastic/ cling wrap (I like to do my individually in single slices/serving sizes so they’re ready for a quick grab on-the-go snack), and place in a ziplock or reusable bag, freezer-friendly bag. They should keep well this way for up to 3 months.
• Then – thaw at room temperature (or throw it in the toaster or air fryer) when you are ready to eat.

Made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already & can be ready to devour within the hour = deliciously winning on so many levels!

Gluten free – Dairy free – Grain Free – Sugar free – Lower Carb – Paleo – Keto-ish and 100% Vegan friendly!

But, most importantly, it really is a little slice of chocolate covered heaven right here on earth and you need it in your life because, yummmmm!!!!

From my dark chocolate, coffee loving, brownie eating heart to yours, enjoy xo

If you’re a visual learner, click here to cook along with me.

Notes:
* The protein powder I use is Macro Mike’s clean treats – almond protein (deluxe chocolate, vanilla or the white chocolate  work best here) you could also just leave it & add an extra Tablespoon of cacao but, all proteins are plant based, gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, boosted with probiotics & truly tastes all kinds of incredible. Its hands down without question the smoothest, most delicious, elite tasting protein power (plant based/dairy free or otherwise!!) I have ever tried. And I have tried A LOT! use AMB-EM to get your cheeky discount of you want to try it & believe me, you do!

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Question of the day –

What’s your favourite way to use up those manky over-ripe bananas? A girl can never have too many options! LMK

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your maple vanilla banana bread with its creamy, dreamy, protein-packed espresso “cream cheese” frosting (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) don’t forget to take a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or you can just tag me on Instagram ( I’m @emsswanston ). Sharing is caring remember and it makes my heart so happy to see you re-creating and enjoying my recipes. Truly brings me so much joy!

Do it, do it You know you want to

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Super fudgy, flourless, salted dark chocolate rocky road brownies!!!!!!!

And yes, all the exclamation points are 100% required, plus maybe a few more!!!!!!!

My friends at Naked Harvest Supplements have just launched a new rocky road flavor of their magical moon mylk (the OG moon mylk has absolutely changed my life!) and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate them with a super fudgy, rich chocolate rocky road brownie!!

I know, I know, when you think of celebration treats you (and by you I mean, me) usually go for cake, cupcakes or even donuts which are all wonderful in their own right but IMO (today, anyway) I’m thinking brownies are >>>

And these deliciously indulgent, yet secretly healthy, rocky road brownies are greater than all!

Dare I say better than a box mix!

And I don’t just mean because they’re made with wholesome, “better for you” ingredients, I mean because they truly taste all kinds of incredible!

They are decadent, rich, perfectly sweet, and seriously, and I mean SERIOUSLY chocolaty!

Crispy on the top, chewy on the edges and super, SUPER fudgy in the middle! Just as a good brownie should be!

But, they also pack a nutritional punch thanks to the magical moon mylk mix they’re boosted with:
Ashwagandha – to help calm the nervous system
Magnesium – helps ease muscle soreness & relax the mind
L-Tryptophan – an essential amino acid that helps release serotonin to promote more restful sleep
Zinc – helps the metabolism of Melatonin which is a key hormone for healthy sleep.
Passion-Flower –  can help reduce anxiety, insomnia, and certain forms of pain because it may increase levels of GABA which helps regulate your mood.

So, if you’re looking for an excuse to eat more brownies then look no further friend, I got you

And yes you can absolutely make these without the rocky road moon mylk mixture and I promise they will still be “get out of town” delicious just not quite as magical and you dont get all the nutritional benefits but either way I guarantee my secretly healthy, super fudgy, dark chocolate rocky road brownies will absolutely rock your world! But if you do want to try the rocky road moon mylk mix (and hear me when I say, you really do, its seriously delicious!) you can use XOEM to get 15% off.

It’s everything you love about a cozy cup of hot chocolate, complete with puffy pink marshmallows (because you and I both know pink is the greatest marshmallow of all time, right!) but in the form of brownies. Because why just have a traditional hot chocolate (or plain ol’ rocky road) when we can have brownies?!

Made with no refined flours or sugar using just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand and can be  ready to devour in less than 30 minutes!

Crispy on the top, chewy on the edges and super, SUPER fudgy in the middle and don’t even get me started on the cheats dark chocolate ganache . . . heeellloooooooooo

Gluten Free – Dairy free – Grain free – Refined sugar free –  Low carb – Paleo –  Keto &  Vegan friendly !

1 bowl + 20 mins – you are going to LOVE them!

Click here for some step-by-step pics & to cook along with me

From my heart to yours, enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

How do you like your brownies? Fudgy or cakey? Frosted or unfrosted? Tell me, tell me, details pls!

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your secretly healthy, flourless, salted, dark chocolate, rocky road brownies (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me Instagram. Sharing is caring remember and nothing makes my heart as happy as seeing you re-create and enjoy my recipe.

Do it, do it You know you want to xo

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Actually I made you 9!

I’m such a good friend

You see, not only did I make you 9 whole brownies but, I made you 9 of what could possibly be the most decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, seriously chocolaty, super fudgy brownies you’ve ever tasted!

And, not only are these arguably the most decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, seriously chocolaty, super fudgy brownies you’ve ever tasted but they also happen to be secretly healthy and oh so easy to make!

Simply throw your ingredients into your trusty ol’ food process or blender, pour, bake, devour!

Although, as delicious as they are fresh from the oven, to fully experience the ultimate fudge factor I strongly suggest you eat them chilled . . .

seriously, life changing!

Made with no refined flours or sugars using just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and they deliver a sneaky serve of veg which totally makes them acceptable to eat for breakfast (or dinner) , right?! Asking for a friend

I should warn you, these brownies are not for the faint of heart, they truly are a dark chocolate lovers dream!

They are decadent, rich, dark and delicious, subtly sweet, incredibly indulgent, super fudgy and I mean SUPER FUDGY, and seriously, intensely chocolaty – as a good brownie should be!

The natural sweetness of the sweet potato and the hint of subtly sweet, nuttiness from the tahini marries so perfectly with the richness of the cacao – they really do taste all kinds of incredible!

And, somehow, they seem to get better, richer and even more fudgy as the days go on!

They really are magic!

Honestly, I’m having a hard time finding the words to do these brownies the justice they deserve – I just can’t get over how fudgy and rich they are!!! – so I think I’ll stop trying and let them speak for themselves . . .

Plus, the sooner I stop talking (or typing) the sooner we can start eating  . . .

And, I mean really . . . do I need to say anymore?!

Fudge factor on point!

All natural, quick and easy, decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, subtly sweet, secretly healthy, seriously chocolaty, super fudgy sweet potato brownies . . .

Gluten Free Dairy freeNUT FREE Grain free Refined sugar free Paleo Keto & Vegan friendly

Stop what you’re doing, this needs to happen NOW!!

Sorry for yelling but these BROWNIES!!!!!

Make them. Eat them. Love, love lurrrrrvvvveeeee them!

Super Fudgy, Flourless, Dark Chocolate Sweet Potato Brownies
{Nut Free – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Refined Sugar Free – Vegan – Keto – Paleo Friendly}

Makes 9 tiny but mighty, decadent, rich, deliciously indulgent, seriously chocolaty, super fudgey, secretly healthy, chocolate brownies.

Ingredients –

1 cup mashed sweet potato – I used 1 medium – keto friends feel free to sub 1/2 sweet potato/1/2  avocado

1/2 cup tahini

1 egg – vegan friends sub a flax/chia egg or your fave egg replacer

1/4 cup cacao*

1 Tablespoon of vanilla extract

3-4 Tablespoons of plant based sweetener of choice –  I use Nuiva – you can sub monk fruit  monk fruit sweetener or 1/4-1/2 cup of coconut sugar

1 teaspoon of instant espresso – optional this really helps enhance the richness of the chocolate

2 Tablespoons of filtered water

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

2-4 Tablespoons of your fave dark chocolate chopped – optional (but not really )

Optional add in’s;
2-4 scoops of  Vital proteins unflavored collagen peptides – Optional for gut healing goodness – vegan friends omit

2 teaspoons of maca – for hormone balance

* I’ve also made these VERY successfully using 1/4 cup of Perfect Keto Choc MCT oil powder in place of the cacao

Method –

1 – Pre-heat oven to 175’C/350’F

2 – Grease a small square baking dish  with coconut oil/ghee or baking/parchment paper and set aside.

3 – Place all ingredients apart from chocolate , if using,  into your food processor or blender and process until smooth, creamy & well combined. If your batter is a little thick, add a splash or two of almond milk (or milk of choice) 1 Tbsp at a time to reach a smoother consistency.

4 – Pour into your prepared baking dish  and bake for 12-15 minutes until the edges are set and a toothpick has just a few moist crumbs attached when inserted into the centre.

DO NOT OVER BAKE!!!

5 –  Cool – slice – devour!

For best results allow to cool completely before serving. I prefer mine chilled.

Enjoy xo

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Question of the day –

What’s your favorite treat?

Feel free to share recipes, or links to your fave recipes in the comments below or on the Facebook page and please for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your brownies (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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