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Sometimes You Need to Eat the Brownie {So Make it Healthy}

September 13, 2014 by Shari Eckstrom 31 Comments

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! 

Gluten Free Mocha Brownies

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?

4.5 from 4 reviews
Gluten Free Mocha Brownies
 
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Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  2. Blend dates (in a blender) and ¼ cup water on high until it becomes a paste
  3. Add eggs, cocoa, agave, coconut oil, baking powder and espresso; blend until smooth
  4. Add garbanzo beans; mix on high until entire mixture is well incorporated, thick and smooth
  5. Evenly distribute mixture into mini muffin tins (fills 30-32)
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes (until it passes the toothpick test); remove and cool on a wire rack
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Products available at Abe’s Market (Affiliate Link)
raw cocoa
agave syrup
coconut oil 

Gluten Free Mocha Brownies shared with:

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Comments

  1. Stephanie says

    September 26, 2014 at 10:10

    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!
    Stephanie recently posted…Top 10 Fall Decorating IdeasMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 26, 2014 at 16:38

      Thanks Stephanie. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  2. Anna @Family Living on a Budget says

    September 22, 2014 at 18:32

    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!
    Anna @Family Living on a Budget recently posted…20 Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or LessMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 22, 2014 at 19:37

      Thanks Anna, I will be sure to stop by.

      Reply
  3. Lou Lou Girls says

    September 22, 2014 at 12:44

    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
    Lou Lou Girls recently posted…How to Win a Pageant, 10 Tips from a Judge.My Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 22, 2014 at 19:40

      All linked up and enjoying the party. Thanks!

      Reply
  4. Laura@Baking in Pyjamas says

    September 21, 2014 at 06:23

    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!

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 21, 2014 at 12:53

      Sometimes you just have to eat the brownie! 🙂 Stopped by and linked up. Thank you so much for the feature.

      Reply
  5. Kristina and Millie says

    September 19, 2014 at 17:14

    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!

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 20, 2014 at 12:22

      Who says you can’t have your brownie and eat it too!

      Reply
  6. Jenny.U says

    September 16, 2014 at 12:05

    WOW, I would have never guess it by the tasty look of the photo!
    Jenny.U recently posted…Salisbury Steak and Mushroom GravyMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 16, 2014 at 20:59

      Kinda catches you by surprise! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kristen from The Road to Domestication says

    September 16, 2014 at 09:34

    Gluten-free AND chocolate! It doesn’t get much better than that 🙂 (Visiting from Tasty Tuesdays!)
    Kristen from The Road to Domestication recently posted…Solutions to Treat the High-Traffic Areas of Your CarpetMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 16, 2014 at 21:00

      Yum, I agree. A great combination!

      Reply
  8. Robyn @ simply fresh dinners says

    September 16, 2014 at 08:25

    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.
    Robyn @ simply fresh dinners recently posted…Tuesday TidbitsMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 16, 2014 at 08:58

      My pleasure Robyn. Thanks for the chuckle and the smile for the day.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  9. Antionette Blake says

    September 15, 2014 at 20:09

    oh la la, this looks good, thanks for sharing with us at the #WWDParty.
    Antionette Blake recently posted…Senior Savings or Boomer BenefitsMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 16, 2014 at 07:53

      Always a pleasure. Thanks for stopping by.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  10. Jess says

    September 15, 2014 at 10:29

    What a neat idea!

    Thanks for joining the Link Up this week!
    Jess recently posted…Link Up #51My Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 15, 2014 at 12:28

      Thanks friend. Have a wonderful week.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply
  11. Carrie Groneman says

    September 15, 2014 at 09:59

    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

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 15, 2014 at 10:19

      Thanks Friend. I sure do appreciate you! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Winnie says

    September 14, 2014 at 15:04

    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.
    Winnie recently posted…חיתוכיות תפוחים דבש וקינמון בניחוח לבנדרMy Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 14, 2014 at 15:09

      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.

      Reply
  13. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says

    September 14, 2014 at 10:24

    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!
    Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life recently posted…Breakfast Ideas at Foodie Fridays no. 13 {where every link gets pinned}My Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 14, 2014 at 14:15

      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.

      Reply
  14. Diane Roark says

    September 13, 2014 at 10:42

    Shari,

    Your brownie look moist and yummy! I will look into Tastemaker.

    Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

    Reply
    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 13, 2014 at 12:58

      Thanks Diane. I am excited to see all the goodies!
      Blessings,
      Shar

      Reply
  15. Janine Huldie says

    September 13, 2014 at 06:06

    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 🙂
    Janine Huldie recently posted…This Apple Girl Drools Over iPhone 6My Profile

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    • Shari Eckstrom says

      September 13, 2014 at 06:58

      Thanks Janine. I think working with Abe’s Market is going to be fun.
      Blessings,
      Shari

      Reply

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