Gluten-Free Mocha Brownies

May is Celiac Awareness Month.  Did you know that there are approximately 3 million people in the US that are currently following a gluten-free diet??

Here is a recipe from Abe’s Market for Gluten-Free Mocha Brownies.  DELISH!

Gluten-Free Mocha Brownies

Brownie Ingredients

15 Medjool dates, pitted, soaked, and drained
¼ cup water
9 T raw cocoa
¼ cup agave syrup
¼ cup coconut oil, soft, not liquid
1 can garbanzo beans, drained
4 eggs
½ tsp baking powder
2 T espresso, ground fine

Directions

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Blend dates (in a blender) and ¼ cup water on high until it becomes a paste
3. Add eggs, cocoa, agave, coconut oil, baking powder, and espresso; blend until smooth
4. Add garbanzo beans; mix on high until the entire mixture is well incorporated, thick and smooth
5. Evenly distribute mixture into mini muffin tins (fills 30-32)
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes (until it passes the toothpick test); remove and cool on a wire rack

In honor of Celiac Awareness, Abe’s Market is offering up to 50% off gluten-free products on their site.

Enjoy!!