Healthier Valentine’s Day Dessert
A delicious and guilt-free dessert combining almond flour, coconut sugar, and dark chocolate chips, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine's Day.
Ingrédients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour Can substitute with oat flour or gluten-free blend.
- 1/2 cup coconut sugar Can substitute with brown sugar or monk fruit sweetener.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips Use chocolate with at least 70% cacao.
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted Can substitute with melted butter or avocado oil.
- 2 large eggs For vegan, substitute with flax eggs.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- to taste fresh berries for garnish Use any variety you prefer.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather and measure all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into a greased 8x8 inch baking pan, spreading evenly.
Baking
- Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before slicing.
Serving
- Slice and serve topped with fresh berries.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. To freeze, wrap slices individually and store in a freezer-safe bag.