Today I’m making my Healthier Double Chocolate Brownie Bites. To be honest, I have a serious sweet tooth. Sometimes I just crave it and for me trying to substitute an apple or orange just doesn’t cut it.
Since I’m working on making healthier choices.. I was thinking about what I could make that would fufill that chocolate craving and still be on the healthy side.
And I’m super excited because not only does it have vegetables & fruits in it, but it just screams “I’m sweet, rich, chocolate.. devour me please !”
For this recipe I’m taking the idea of a double chocolate chip muffin crossed with a gooey chocolate brownie, substituting coconut flour, & using avocados, zucchini, and puréed apples for extra nutrients and moisture!
Healthier Double Chocolate Brownie Bites
Print RecipeIngredients
- 1/2 cup Coconut Flour
- 1 whole sliced Zucchini
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 Avocado
- 3 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil (EVOO)
- 1 cup Coconut Sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 cup pureed apples or applesauce
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Baking Soda
- 2 1/2 tsp Vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
Your oven should be preheated to 350°
Spray a muffin pan with non stock spray.
Now combine your pureed apples, eggs, greek yogurt, & zucchini.
I'm combining them straight into my ninja blender.
Than I'm adding the coconut flour, cocoa powder, avocado, olive oil, coconut sugar, & milk.
Add the salt, baking soda, vanilla, & cinnamon.
Blend well.
Portion them into your muffin pan , a scoopful in each individual spot.
Finally top it with a spoonful of your chocolate chips.
Place it in the oven and let them cook for about 14 minutes.
When you think they're done test them with a tooth pick.
Stick it in the middle and if it comes out clean its done.
Let them cool for about 10 minutes.
I do not have any gluten allergies, and I do eat it quite often. However, I’m really TRYING to cut it out of my diet as much as I can. I just feel better all around when I limit it to once or twice a week. Plus, I’ve noticed eliminating it is one of the components that helps me to lose more weight.
Instead I’m using coconut flour, which I love baking with. However, it’s important to note when cooking with coconut flour, it’s more absorbent. It will leave your items more dense if you do not make the proper adjustments. To offset that, my pureed apples and greek yogurt will add moisture. While these taste like a brownie, they are so much healthier, you could even eat them for breakfast if you wanted!
18 Comments
Bethany
January 15, 2018 at 8:19 amThese sound so good! I will definitely be trying them soon!!!!
jess
January 20, 2018 at 9:06 pmThank you! Enjoy😊
Essra
January 15, 2018 at 8:44 amOH MY GOODNESS these sound delicious!! I am currently gluten free for weight loss and have a SERIOUS sweet tooth! I make black bean brownies which are fabulous, but need another chocolate treat and I think I may have found it! I can’t wait to make these!!! I also substitute white sugar with coconut sugar, great alternative.
jess
January 20, 2018 at 9:05 pmThank you! Yes! I love coconut sugar! I’ve actually never tried black bean brownies. They sound delicious as well, I’ll definitely have to give them a try! 😊
Kayla
January 15, 2018 at 8:58 amOh my gosh these look so delicious! When I read the ingredients I was shocked! I will definitely be giving these a whirl! Awesome post – Especially for all those trying to stick with eating healthier in this new year! 👍🏼
jess
January 20, 2018 at 9:03 pmThank you! Yes, New resolutions are so hard. It makes it so much easier if you can still eat food you love!
Dorothy
January 15, 2018 at 9:57 amThank you for the recipe. I’ve been looking for a healthier alternative to brownies, and these are perfect!
jess
January 20, 2018 at 9:01 pmThank you! Enjoy 😉
Sheree Dawn
January 15, 2018 at 10:30 amThese look delicious! I hear you…when I want a cookie, I want a cookie. A banana doesn’t kill the craving! I am looking forward to trying these and few more recipes on here that have spiked my interest!
jess
January 20, 2018 at 9:01 pmThank you!! I hope you enjoy the other recipes as well! And yes, I love fruit, but sometimes I just need some chocolate 😉
Stephanie
January 15, 2018 at 10:32 amAvocado and applesauce are staples in my brownies. Makes them super moist and a little more nutritious. They sure look delicious 😋
jess
January 20, 2018 at 8:56 pmYes! They are the perfect ingredients for brownies!
Chelsea
January 15, 2018 at 11:13 amThese look sooo good! And healthy! Definitely trying this recipe out. Thanks for sharing 🙂
jess
January 20, 2018 at 8:55 pmThank you! Enjoy!
Heather
January 16, 2018 at 3:07 pmOMG, these look so delicious. The best part is, I actually have all the ingredients in my kitchen. I love how you wrote out the directions, super easy to glance through before starting and then to follow. My kids will be thrilled to find these in their lunchbox tomorrow.
jess
January 20, 2018 at 8:55 pmThank you! They will love them and it’s the perfect way to sneak in some veggies and fruit! 😉
Lynne
January 17, 2018 at 6:28 pmThese look delicious! I can’t wait to give them a try!
jess
January 20, 2018 at 8:53 pmThey are so good!Enjoy!