Cookin’ Greens Sumptuous Spinach Brownies

Imagine brownies actually being good for you! These brownies have a secret- they are loaded with nutrition from our greens and oats and they are absolutely sumptuous BUT we dare you to put your taste buds to the test and see for yourself!

Brownies will keep up to a week in the refrigerator, covered tightly.

Cookin’ Greens Sumptuous Spinach Brownies

2014-11-27 05:48:45

Serves 16

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Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

22 min

Total Time

37 min

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

22 min

Total Time

37 min

Ingredients

1. 1 cup (100g) Cookin' Greens Chopped Spinach or Chopped Kale
2. 3/4 cup (135g) semisweet chocolate chips
3. 3 tbsp (90ml) unsalted butter
4. 2 large eggs
5. 1/3 cup (113 g) agave or ½ cup (100g) sugar
6. 1 tbsp (15ml) vanilla extract
7. 1/3 cup (113g) prune puree *
8. 1 tbsp (15g) flaxseed powder
9. 1 tbsp (15g) wheat germ
10. 3 tbsp (45g) whole wheat flour
11. ¼ cup (21g) quick cook rolled oats
12. 2 tbsp (12g) unsweetened cocoa powder
13. ¼ tsp (1.5g) salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 ﾟ F. Cover bottom of 8x8 inch square pan with cooking spray. Steam or boil the Cookin' Greens spinach (do not add water). Drain cooked spinach only if required.
2. Puree cooled spinach in food processor or blender with *prune puree, and set aside. (*You can substitute prune for pureed raspberries or blueberries 1/3 cup /113 g)
3. Melt chocolate chips and butter in a double boiler. Stir well and remove mixture from heat and cool. In a large bowl, combine eggs, agave, vanilla, the spinach/prune puree and the chocolate mixture. Combine flaxseed powder, wheat germ, flour and rolled outs and grind in food processor or coffee grinder until fine. Place in small mixing bowl, and add cocoa powder and salt.
4. Stir until well mixed. Add to the chocolate mixture and hand stir thoroughly. Pour entire mixture into prepared baking pan.
5. Bake 18-22 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow pan to cool completely before cutting.

Dietitian Notes :

1. Low Calorie:
2. Dairy Free: ** Use dairy free chocolate
3. Vegetarian:

By Wendy Weizel

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