Low Carb Flourless Fudge Brownies

By aerin8

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/541557923913445809/

Recipe courtesy George Stella’s “Real Food Real Easy” Cookbook

Ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 ⁄2 cup half and half
• 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
• 8 tablespoons butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar substitute
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 5 large eggs
• 1 ⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 and 1⁄2 cups milled flax seed
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

Details

Servings 25
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 65mins
Adapted from pinterest.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place oven rack in the center position and preheat to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Fill a pot with 2 inches of water and place over medium-high heat, bringing water to a very low simmer. Place a stainless steel bowl over the pot (above the water) to create a double boiler.

3. Add 1⁄4 cup of the half and half, and all of the baking chocolate to the stainless steel bowl, mixing with a rubber spatula for about 2 minutes, until chocolate is melted and mixture is creamy. Set aside to cool down.

4. Place butter in an electric mixer on high speed and beat until fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Add sugar substitute, vanilla extract, and remaining half and half, and then continue beating as you add the eggs, one at a time.

5. Stop the mixer and add the cocoa powder, milled flax seed, baking powder, melted baking chocolate mixture, and 1⁄4 cup of tap water. Restart the mixer on low and mix well, about another 2 minutes.

6. Spread in greased baking dish and bake 35-40 minutes or until tapping on the center with a wooden spoon feels springy. Cool on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes before refrigerating for 2 hours for the best flavor and a more solid, fudge-like consistency.

George’s Tips | The batter will look gritty, but that is completely normal.

Variation | Add 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts to the batter before baking to make Walnut Fudge Brownies.

calories: 100 |fat: 9g |protein: 3.5g |fiber: 3g |net carbs: 1.5g

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