Walnuts Archives - LowCarbvana

These decadent super moist brownies will knock your chocolate socks off! My husband and I have perfected this recipe over many years. It’s his favorite chairlift snack between runs. They a sure to satisfy any chocolate craving!

Rich Dark Chocolate Brownies

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6 Carbohydrates

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Almond flour, Butter, Chocolate Whey, Cocoa, Lilly's Chocolate Chips, Unsweetened Almond Milk, Walnuts

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings 9

Equipment

9x9 Baking Pan Line with Parchment Paper and Cooking Spray for easy removal from pan.
Medium mixing bowl
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber Spatula & Whisk
Toothpick

Ingredients

1 Cup Almond Flour
½ Cup Dark Cocoa
¾ Cup Chocolate Whey Or your fav Chocolate Protein Powder
1 ¼ Cup Stevia Or your fav Sweetener
1 Tsp Baking Soda
½ Tsp Ground Coffee Bumps up the Chocolate Flavor!
½ Tsp Ground Cinnamon Another Chocolate Bumper!
½ Cup Melted Butter
½ Cup Vegetable Oil Or Canola or Avocado Oil
1 Cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
3 Large Eggs Whisk
¼ Cup No-Sugar Chocolate Chips I Like Lilly's Brand
¼ Cup Chopped Walnuts Option to add your choice of nuts or none

Instructions

Gather all your ingredients and tools for the trade to save you time. Set oven to 350F.
In a medium bowl whisk dry ingredients (first 7) until smooth.
Make a well in the middle of the mixture. Stir in butter, oil, milk, eggs, and chocolate chips.
Pour into a baking pan using a rubber spatula...no carb left behind!
Option to top batter with your favorite nut.
Bake around 25 minutes and check for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center. If it comes out dry, they are done!
Let cool completely before slicing. If you can wait...
Enjoy with coffee, tea and a friend!

Most packaged granolas are loaded with ingredients we can do without…. such as sugar!! Try this tasty easy-to-make granola to munch or to top your favorite yogurt or ice cream. Enjoy!!

Crunchy Granola

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Approximate Carbohydrates Per Serving: 10 in One Half Cup

Course Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate Chips

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 50

Total Time 1 5

Servings 14

Equipment

2 Small bowls
1 Medium bowl
Rubber spatula
Microplane Optional to Grate Nutmeg
Whisk Or Fork
Measuring Cups & Spoons

Ingredients

2 Egg Whites Separate Yolks and Whites
½ Cup Organic Salad Topper I Use Smart Life Brand. Or add your favorite seeds such as Sunflower, Chia, and Pumpkin, plus Dried Cranberries.
¼ Cup Dark Chocolate Baking Chips I Use Lily's Brand
2 Cups Oatmeal I Use Old Fashioned Oats
3 Tbsp Hemp Seeds I Use Organic Hemp Hearts, Kirkland Brand
¾ Cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
½ Cup Walnut Pieces
½ Cup Pecan Pieces
¼ Cup Flaxseed I Use Organic Milled Golden Roasted Flax, CanMar Brand
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil I Use Organic, Kirkland Brand
½ Tsp Salt
½ Cup Sugar-Free Maple Syrup I Use Choc Zero Brand
½ Tsp Cinnamon
¼ Tsp Nutmeg I Use Fresh Grated, Smells and Tastes Great!

Instructions

Gather all equipment and "tools for the trade" to save you lots of time! Set oven to 300F.
Whisk egg whites with fork until frothy. Add to medium bowl.
Measure Salad Topper and Chocolate Chips. Set aside in a small bowl. These are added after you bake the granola.
Stir and add the rest of the ingredients to the egg whites.
Spread evenly on a lined baking sheet.
Bake in center of oven for 25 minutes. Rotate cookie sheet and turn granola over with a spatula. Bake an additional 25 minutes.
Remove from oven. Let cool completely.
Add reserved Salad Topper and Chocolate Chips.
Enjoy for breakfast instead of a sugary cereal. Or top your favorite yogurt or icecream. So good! Or just by itself for your "snack attack"!