Dietitian Gabi Coulthurst

May 16, 20191 min

Raw Beetroot Chocolate Brownies

These are a perfect snack on the go at work, after dinner or whenever!!

This delicious slice is:
 
⭐️ refined sugar free & low sugar

⭐️vegan
 

 
⭐️rich in antioxidants
 

 
⭐️ high in protein and fibre to fill you up and give you sustainable energy

⭐️ rich in minerals including magnesium, selenium, calcium and zinc
 

 
⭐️ super easy to make
 

 
⭐️rich in prebiotics for gut health
 

 
⭐️delicious

Ingredients

For the cake mixture:
 

 
1 cup each raw almonds and raw cashwes
 

 
1 1/2 cup frozen raspberries (or berry of choice)
 

 
1 cup desiccated or shredded coconut
 

 
2 medium beetroots, peeled and grated
 

 
1/2 cup cacao powder
 

 
1/4 cup org maple syrup OR sweetener of choice
 

 
2 tablespoons psyllium husks, ground


 
For the icing:
 

 
1 cup raw cashew nuts
 

 
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
 

 
1/2 avocado
 

 
1/3 cup org maple syrup OR natural sweetener of choice (stevia liquid, erythritol, xylitol)
 

 
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Method

For the cake mixture:

  1. All ingredients in a food processor until blended into a smooth dough.

  2. Line a cake tin with baking paper and spread the batter evenly over the bottom. Freeze for about 15 minutes or until firm to the touch.

For the icing:

  1. Gently melt the coconut oil in a small saucepan then allow it to cool.

  2. Blend all icing ingredients in a food processor until forms a smooth mousse

  3. Spoon the icing over the cake and refrigerate or freeze until the icing is set, about 15 minutes. Then slice up and ENJOY!!

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