Recipe inspired by @hayleysholisitickitchen

This plant powered brownie is energy rich, not too sweet, easy to prep in advance and can be enjoyed anytime as a snack or for dessert, ideal for yogis and athletes on the go, also ideal for anyone with allergy/intolerance/sensitivity to gluten or dairy.

 RECIPE

INGREDIENTS:

125g raw root beetroot (grated)

120g dark chocolate 85% cacao (fairtrade)

100g ground almonds 

75g coconut sugar

60ml extra virgin olive oil

2 x chia seed 'egg' (1 chia 'egg' = 1 tbsp chia seeds : 3 tbsp warm water water mixed together to form a gel)

pistacio nuts

METHOD:

peel and grate beetroot

melt chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a pan of hot water 

 blitz almonds in magimix, add sugar, chia 'eggs', olive oil, beetroot

add to melted chocolate + stir well

add mixture to a tin lined with oven paper

bake for ~30 mins @ 180 degrees C (fan oven) approx - you know your oven best!

grind pistachio nuts and dust on top

leave to cool on a wire rack and try