Chocolate and Beetroot Brownie

Chocolate and Beetroot Brownie.

What I love about this recipe is that no sugar is added, we use the natural sugar of the beetroot.
And also is a good way of including another portion of vegetables into your diet.
This recipe is also well received by fussy kids.
Read about the nutrition facts and health benefits of beetroot here.
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I like having  a piece of brownie with a cup of coffee with milk. And you?

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Chocolate and Beetroot Brownie - recipe ingredients.

​Ingredients

• 150 g of wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon of sodium bicarbonate
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 45 g of dark chocolate chips (for topping)
• 200 g of beets in pure
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla powder
• 77 g of melted dark chocolate
• 25 g of honey (I used sugar cane honey - molasses)

Replacement options:
​You can use another type of flour, for example, almond flour. Dark chocolate can be substituted for white or milk chocolate. Honey can be substituted for maple syrup.

Chocolate and Beetroot Brownie - recipe method.

Method

1. In a container, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa.
2. Prepare the beets in pure, by boiling the beets in water in a pan and blending them into a puree using a hand blender or food processor.
3. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave for one to two minutes.
4. In another container, beat the eggs, add the vanilla, dark chocolate, and honey. And stir it well.
5. Add the flour mixture prepared previously, and stir until a uniform mixture is achieved.
6. Prepare a baking tin or tray, place a sheet of baking paper, and spread the brownie mixture evenly. Place the chocolate chips on top.
7. Put it in the oven for 20 minutes at 180 C. 

Enjoy warm or cold :)

Joana Jardim
Founder of Your Diet Advice
UK Registered Dietitian, MSc Clinical Nutrition

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