I heart brownies. Any sort. The Sugar Bakeshop, which is the coffee shop I have spent most of my life at, makes the most fantastic smelling brownies ever. And tasting. I think because there is about 8 pounds of butter in it. Genius. I’ve made a handful of paleo brownies on my website. I pretty much like them all the same because they all taste like chocolate. I’ll actually be making my sweet potato brownies for my cookbook signing on Saturday October 5th (meaning tomorrow) at the Rx Dash n’ Bash at Sports Authority Field from 8am-2pm. Come by, pick up a brownie or muffin and my cookbook! All spectators are welcome so come by and watch or just gossip with me. That’s more fun.
So I recently tasted the best brussels sprouts in the entire world. Seriously. I LOVE brussels sprouts, but only when they are cooked a certain way. Meaning burnt. So I tend to only like my own because I know how to burn them just right. But the other day, I went to Steuben’s and figured out what I want to eat for the rest of my life. They are truly the best thing, ever. I’m pretty sure they cook them in butter, or duck fat, or bacon fat (so I really have no idea) then they flash fry them in some kind of delicious oil, then they cover them in salt. Then more salt. And if that’s not good enough for you, they give you some kind of dipping sauce on the side. Before you go freaking out on me, believe me, I don’t think any of this was paleo other than the raw brussels sprouts that started the process, but it was so completely worth it.
I’ve decided that this is going to be a regular Wednesday afternoon activity. Mostly because I get to hang out with my friend Sergio from CrossFit Colfax and Clark from CrossFit South Denver. We mostly just like to talk about whose gym is better. I obviously win. Because I have boobs. Boobs always win. Anywho, I posted a picture of my food with the guys in the background on instagram and people mentioned the french fries they were eating. Which were delicious, FYI. It’s always interesting to see what people write when it has to do with non paleo food. They don’t like it, that’s for sure. But please remember, these individuals workout a balls ton AND are adults. They get to consume whatever the hell they want. Especially when it comes to Steuben’s. What you didn’t get to see is when I consumed both Sergio’s and Clark’s sides of flash fried brussels sprouts. I bet people would have judged me if they would have seen that. Stop that judging. That’s my duty.
It’s becoming moth season. NOOOOOOOOOO. The worst.
Hey, remember when I went to the Dominican Republic for a girls trip a while back? Well, we are already thinking about our next one. Which won’t be until March or April, but I guess we like to plan. But we don’t know where to go next time. When we were in the Dominican, it was ALLLLLL couples. Which is fine, unless you’re not a couple. We want to go somewhere that we don’t feel like the outcasts, but we aren’t partying like we’re 21. No Mexico please. Any advice? Anything?
Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
- Yield: 6-8 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup coconut butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 3 eggs, whisked
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- pinch of salt
- coconut oil, for greasing baking dish
For the pumpkin frosting
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- sprinkle of cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a double boiler, melt chocolate chips along with coconut cream concentrate until well combined.
- Remove from heat and mix in pumpkin puree and honey.
- Add egg, vanilla, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Grease an 8×8 glass baking dish with coconut oil.
- Pour batter into baking dish and into oven. Bake for 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Let rest and cool. The longer these rest, the more dense they become. Which is what we want! Duh.
- Once brownies have cooled, mix together pumpkin puree, coconut milk, and cinnamon in a bowl. Place the mixture in a plastic bag, cut off the end, and pipe on designs however you see fit on the brownies.
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What can be used instead of coconut cream concentrate…I am allergic to all things coconut…ugh
check out some of my other brownie recipes, some of them don’t have coconut in them
Grazie Juli! will do!
and stinkbug season…. ughhhhhh!
Looks like I’ll be making these tonight for a wine and dessert potluck.
For the frosting, do you use canned coconut milk or cartoned? If canned, just the fat on top or mixed up? Thanks!
canned worked better because it’s thicker, so i used a bit of the fat on top and the milk. hope that makes sense!!
Oh my gosh! You always have the yummiest recipes posted! I always have to try them and they always turn out great…I’m going to have to add this to the list! 🙂
I’ve seen you post before about people judging you because of what’s in pictures; don’t you hate that? I’m not completely Paleo (I’m gluten free because of celiacs) but anything Paleo is automatically gluten free and I’m considering making the whole switch because I love everything so far and am feeling better! Anyway, I wanted to say I’ve been there. I don’t get it but I hate how people feel the need to judge every single morsel that goes into your mouth! You said it perfectly. We are adults. We should be able to eat what we want and if we don’t? Well, that’s our prerogative and we can deal with the consequences. I am very strict about what I eat and make sure it stays in my diet and is gluten free but I believe in enjoying life and not depriving myself…of things like Pumpkin Swirl brownies! 😉 Keep the posts coming and don’t let it bug you. Enjoy the French Fries and fried Brussels Sprouts (which sound intriguing! I like mine burnt too) and tell everyone else to grow up. <3
Go to Cozumel! I’ve been twice and stayed at all inclusives which are so worth it. I went there for spring break with a girlfriend and we booked the room through groupon/living social. It was awesome
Costa Rica…specifically, Jaco Beach
If you liked those brussels sprouts you’ve absolutely GOT to try the sprouts at Panzano. They have an awesome happy hour with small plates and they are amazing!
oooo where is that at??
Costa Rica would make a great girls trip! I see lots of other people agreeing as well. I went there last March and the weather was perfect, there were lots of non-couples and the meat and fish is fantastic, they have this tumeric paste they marinate everything in that is to die for. Its a good mix of drinking, relaxing and adventures. Side note, you should try making a paleo version of honey cumin siracha glazed brussel sports, they make them at a resturant near by and they are delish.
DUDE for VACATION go to Puerto Rico, American Money, Language, and No CUSTOMS so easy and freaking awesome and fun and beautiful,
Hi Julie – love your blog . I want to make these but I’m doing the lurong living paleo challenge and enjoy life chips are no bueno…I have cocao powder and also nibs…substitutable?!
nibs will work!