No, these are not weed brownies. Freaking Coloradans.
So I remember this one weekend, when I was craving sweets hard core, and came across the amazing blog, Balanced Bites by Diane Sanfilippo and her Grain-Free Magic Cookie Bars. And they were AWESOME. Like way awesome. And the other night, when I wanted to make the glorious cookie bars again, I was saddened when I figured out I didn’t really have all the ingredients on hand. So I made up my own version. But in brownie form. I love brownies. I have many different kinds on my blog. Like sweet potato, or fudgy style, or cherry goodies. Now I’ll have magic ones. I’m so magical.
Remember how I didn’t post on Monday? I don’t know why I keep reminding you, but I felt real bad about it. But it was for good reason. You see, I was teaching some cooking classes at the Air Force Academy for the Fire Department. It was rad. I got to talk a lot, cook, and hang out with firefighters. How could I complain about that? One day I even got to shoot a firehose with a remote control. It was a fire engine that is made to put out airplane fires. It’s awesome. Does anyone else feel like I don’t know what the hell I’m talking about? I’m not good with my firefighting words.
Either way, it was a fun. I cooked them some Caramelized Onion and Sausage Stuffing and fed them Chewy Pecan Pie Brittle. I served the brittle first so they would like me and have a sugar buzz throughout my presentation. Get people high on sweets and they’ll stay interested for at least an hour. Pure facts right there.
I haven’t decided if I’m going to post anything on Thanksgiving. I could. Should I? What would I post about? Something intense. Let’s talk about intense stuff.
What does that even mean? God I’m weird.
Magic Brownie Bars
- Yield: 4-6 1x
Ingredients
For the brownie layer
- 15 dried medjool dates, pitted
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons raw honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
For the magic layer
- 1.5 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons coconut butter
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 2 egg whites, whisked until foamy
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 365 degrees. I know, weird number, just do it.
- Now add your dates to the food processor and begin to pulse until you get a clumpy paste.
- Then add your coconut oil and cocoa powder to the food processor and puree until well mixed and it has become smoother.
- Then add your eggs, coconut flour, honey, vanilla, baking soda and powder, and salt and puree until smooth.
- Grease an 8×8 baking dish with some extra coconut oil, then pour in your brownie mix and smooth out throughout the dish.
- Now make the top layer. Add your shredded coconut, coconut oil, coconut butter, and honey to a bowl and heat in the microwave. Don’t tell me a microwave isn’t paleo, you’re not creative.
- Mix ingredients together ingredients until smooth then add your whisked egg whites and mix well.
- Pour topping over your brownie batter and smooth out until covering the entire surface of the brownie.
- Add dish to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Let cool then cut into pieces. I LOVE THESE BROWNIES.
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I forgot how I managed to find this blog of yours, but lets just say that my boyfriend rolls his eyes when I couch-dance to your ‘dance breaks’ in the middle of your videos!!! Anyhoo, I just made the meatloaf and loved it. Will have to try these magical treats next. I am on day 3 of day 1 of my personal paleo challenge. (You’re not a failure if you start over again, right?) Much success on all your endeavors…and keep posting!! I love it!!
Is that white long dish is from target? I think we have the same dish, therefore making us cool.
no sir, world market!
Well you’re still cool! And this is off topic. What would you say is the ratio between coconut and almond flour. Like if a recipe calls for 4 tbsp coconut flour how much almond flour would you sup for it?
Usually around 3-4 tablespoons of coconut flour is similar to about 1 cup of almond flour, but that’s totally just rounding.
Oh girl! I just made these and they are amazing! I took a photo but doesn’t look like I can upload it. All good though, it tasted as good as it looks!! Thanks for the recipe! And hi from CF Roots!
you can tag me on instagram @paleomg if you have that!! always love seeing other people’s pictures!
Made these tonight so good!
OMG, you were in Colorado Springs, and I didn’t know about it?! I even live on the AFB here! I would have totally stalked you if I had known about it…In a totally non-creepy, call the cops sort of way. I’m going to have to make these brownies to get over my disappointment. 🙂
Big hit with the non-paleo peeps, scoffers scoff, but we know better. thanks for the great recipe!
I’m never disappointed when I visit your blog.
My husband and I thank you!!
Yum! Where have these been all my life!!!
I made these this morning and had one after my lunch. OMG they are delicious – the best paleo treat I’ve had. Thanks so much for a fantastic recipe.
Making these for the baby sis who is into P90 and trying not to cheat. She is a total Mounds and Magic Bar lover, so I think she will freak! I will probably add a couple choco chips to the top layer, just because I am bad like that. Not sure about microwave and Paleo, but I don’t have one, so have to heat stuff the old-fashioned way. Can’t wait to try!