When I first started my elimination diet journey I was really into figuring out what kind of treats I could make that would still be okay for Baby Brother Stroller’s tummy. I made dairy-free versions of my favorite lactation cookie using coconut oil (best stored in the freezer) and then gluten-free brownies using Bob’s Red Mill mix and coconut oil. But by the time I got to the bottom of all eliminated foods, there was little left except Enjoy Life’s chocolate chips.
One night I stumbled on a single serving brownie-in-a-cup recipe that looked promising. With a little tweaking and minimal time in the microwave, the perfect sweet treat for my elimination diet was born. This recipe is free of dairy, soy, egg, nuts, corn, rice, wheat, and gluten. I’ve made it a few times and last night decided that it’s good enough to serve myself for my upcoming birthday with some dark chocolate sorbet on top – although I think Mr. Stroller and Little Stroller will get real deal brownie sundaes with ice cream and all the delicious toppings.
You could leave out the chocolate chunks on this one, but they’re essential for me. Keep the cooking time to a minimum – 30 seconds on high in the microwave leaves me with a gooey delicious brownie just perfect for a little treat.
serves 1
1/2 t. coconut oil, melted
1 1/2 T. sugar – you could use honey (not for kids under 1) or Truvia
2 T. cocoa powder – regular or dark
2 t. coconut flour, tightly packed
1/8 t. baking powder
1/2 t. vanilla extract
~2 T. of coconut milk or any milk replacement of your choice (I use Good Karma flax milk)
1 T. Enjoy Life chocolate chunks – or a chunk of your favorite allergen-free chocolate bar
1. In a small ramekin combine oil and sugar
2. Add cocoa powder, flour and baking powder and mix until well combined
3. Drizzle with vanilla extract and milk replacement and mix well to get out any lumps – I use a metal baby spoon to really get in there! The dough will be pretty thick, but it should still be quite sticky
4. Stir in chocolate chunks then push the dough off the sides as best as possible
5. Let sit for a couple of minutes so the coconut flour can absorb the liquid then microwave on high for 30 seconds
Let cool for a minute or two and then enjoy!
blogger / eggplant / 11551 posts
This looks delicious! The only thing I’d need to buy from your ingredient list are some actual chocolate chunks… so once I get my hands on those I am def going to give these a try.
grapefruit / 4923 posts
looks tasty!
blogger / grape / 99 posts
yasssss. I am soy/dairy/gluten/egg/peanut free. Making this tonight. Don’t know what I would do without Enjoy Life!