Everything in moderation…including moderation. ~ Julia Childs.
GLUTEN FREE MOCHA BROWNIES
I have been being very careful of what I eat lately. I am driven to loose the pounds that have crept on since I have stopped working full-time. Sitting behind a computer all day has taken its toll. That being said, I still crave the sweet stuff.
I have recently started a relationship with Abe’s Market as one of my affiliates and fortuitously they sent me a recipe for delicious Gluten Free Mocha Brownies. Score! Now I can have my brownies and eat them too!
Image of Gluten Free Mocha Brownies courtesy of Abe’s Market
I am pretty excited about the affiliate relationship with Abe’s Market too. The variety of natural and organic products they have is fairly large with many of the items I already purchase and they are offering free shipping right now on orders over $29.00.
One of my favorite opportunities offered at Abe’s Market is their Tastemaker program . “What is a Tastemaker?” I am glad you asked!
WHAT IS A TASTEMAKER?
Explore
Each day Abe’s Market opens up cases so you get to try before you buy, so to speak. Buying a case is the best deal around, but who wants to take a chance on a product you may not care for. The price for each individual product is substantially lower than normal so the brand partners with Abe’s get to hear your feedback allowing them to improve and grow.
Choose
There are multiple products you can choose from and you have the opportunity to choose 3 different products each day. The cost is only $2.00 with shipping included! Now that is what I call pretty amazing. It makes trying natural and organic downright simple.
Share
Lastly, you get the opportunity to be an influencer and give brands your feedback. Simply answer one question before making your purchase and then share a few details with the brand after receiving it in the mail. Easy peasy!
Today’s Tastemaker choices included Chocolate Cherry Jr. Organic Granola Bars (2 pack), Honey Almond Quinoa Cereal, Larabar – Fruit & Nut Bar – Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip – (2 pack) just to name a few. Every day you can pick something new.
Tomorrow at 11:00 AM I will officially become an Abe’s Market Tastemaker! What about you..would you like to join me?
- 15 Medjool dates, pitted, soaked and drained
- ¼ cup water
- 9 T raw cocoa
- ¼ cup agave syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil, soft, not liquid
- 1 can garbanzo beans, drained
- 4 eggs
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 T espresso, ground fine
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Blend dates (in a blender) and ¼ cup water on high until it becomes a paste
- Add eggs, cocoa, agave, coconut oil, baking powder and espresso; blend until smooth
- Add garbanzo beans; mix on high until entire mixture is well incorporated, thick and smooth
- Evenly distribute mixture into mini muffin tins (fills 30-32)
- Bake for 10-12 minutes (until it passes the toothpick test); remove and cool on a wire rack
Products available at Abe’s Market (Affiliate Link)
raw cocoa
agave syrup
coconut oil
Gluten Free Mocha Brownies shared with:
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So yummy! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!
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Thanks Stephanie. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a great weekend!
I never would have guessed garbanzo beans. Thanks for linking up to Creative K Kids Tasty Tuesday party. I’ve pinned your recipe to our Pinterest board. We hope you’ll join us again tomorrow!
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Thanks Anna, I will be sure to stop by.
This looks so amazing! Yum! Pinned. Thank you for being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm. We love partying with you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
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All linked up and enjoying the party. Thanks!
How brilliant, I’m always craving something sweet so I’m glad to have come across a healthier brownie. This has been featured as one of my favourites over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Stop by, grab a button and link up again with us this week. Have a great day!
Sometimes you just have to eat the brownie! 🙂 Stopped by and linked up. Thank you so much for the feature.
ohhh eat brownies and healthy brownies?!?! I am not sure that legal but man I want a few to taste test! Can’t wait to give this recipe a try!
Who says you can’t have your brownie and eat it too!
WOW, I would have never guess it by the tasty look of the photo!
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Kinda catches you by surprise! 🙂
Gluten-free AND chocolate! It doesn’t get much better than that 🙂 (Visiting from Tasty Tuesdays!)
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Yum, I agree. A great combination!
You made the brownies too? lol. I saw this delicious pic at Tasty Tuesdays and here I am again on your site! These look fantastic and I’m so excited to have brownies again – it’s been years! Thanks for a great recipe, Shari.
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My pleasure Robyn. Thanks for the chuckle and the smile for the day.
Blessings,
Shari
oh la la, this looks good, thanks for sharing with us at the #WWDParty.
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Always a pleasure. Thanks for stopping by.
Blessings,
Shari
What a neat idea!
Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
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Thanks friend. Have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Shari
LOVE your brownie recipe AND the unique opportunity for Abes Market. Congrats on your affiliate partnership; I’m so proud of you. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
Thanks Friend. I sure do appreciate you! 🙂
These look really tasty!!
I’ve made similar brownies with red-beans, and at first the recipe seemed weird to me, but they tasted great.
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Thanks Winnie. I have never tried making desert with red beans. It sounds intriguing. I am sure it was delicious. your desserts are always amazing.
These look delicious! Congrats on your new affiliate relationship…I think it sounds like it will be a great company to work with! We try to eat as healthy as possible most of the time, so these look wonderful to me! Pinning and sharing!
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Thanks Michelle. I think so too. I sent away for my first Tastemaker products yesterday. I think it’s going to be fun. Just one more opportunity to help my family and I eat healthier with natural and organic products reasonably priced.
Shari,
Your brownie look moist and yummy! I will look into Tastemaker.
Thanks for sharing!
Blessings,
Diane Roark
Thanks Diane. I am excited to see all the goodies!
Blessings,
Shar
I never would have thought to make brownies this way or healthy, but now you got me intrigued. Am pinning to try when I get a chance and huge thank you for sharing. Congrats also on becoming a tastemaker for Abe’s Market 🙂
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Thanks Janine. I think working with Abe’s Market is going to be fun.
Blessings,
Shari