Healthy Cosmic Brownies

healthy cosmic brownie with a bite taken out

These Healthy Cosmic Brownies are my grown-up (and glow-up) version of the Little Debbie treat we all know and love. They rich, fudgy, completely gluten free and dairy free, and topped with naturally dyed candy-coated chips for that signature rainbow crunch. It’s a sweet throwback, minus the mystery ingredients, and one you’ll feel good about sharing with your kids...or just keeping for yourself.

Servings brownies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 30

Equipment

9x9 baking dish
kitchen scale
medium bowl
large bowl
whisk
spatula

Ingredients

For the Brownies:

⅓ cup gluten free 1-to-1 flour (42g)*
⅓ cup unflavored collagen peptides optional (30g)
1 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot starch (8g)
½ tsp kosher salt
½ cup refined coconut oil (104g) melted
½ cup natural cocoa powder (50g)
⅔ cup coconut sugar (100g)
2 tbsp maple syrup (32g)
2 large eggs at room temp
1 large egg yolk at room temp
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Ganache:

½ cup canned coconut cream (120ml)
¾ cup dark chocolate chunks or chips (125g, dairy free if needed)

For Topping:

rainbow candy coated chocolate chips

Instructions

First, preheat your oven to 350F. Then, line a 9x9" baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten free flour, collagen, cornstarch and kosher salt. Set aside.
⅓ cup gluten free 1-to-1 flour, ⅓ cup unflavored collagen peptides, 1 tbsp cornstarch, ½ tsp kosher salt
Once the coconut oil is melted, add in the cocoa powder, coconut sugar and maple syrup and whisk to combine. Allow this to cool down until warm, but not hot.
½ cup refined coconut oil, ½ cup natural cocoa powder, ⅔ cup coconut sugar, 2 tbsp maple syrup
Next, whisk in the eggs, egg yolk and vanilla. Then, add dry ingredients to the bowl and use a spatula to stir until combined.
2 large eggs, 1 large egg yolk, 1 tsp vanilla extract
Spread brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Transfer to the oven and bake for about 20 minutes. Allow it to cool completely.
Once the brownies are fully cooled, add the coconut cream to a medium bowl and microwave it until hot and steaming. Then, add in chocolate chunks/chips and let stand for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth and melted.
½ cup canned coconut cream, ¾ cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
Pour chocolate ganache evenly over the top of the cooled brownies. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes, then sprinkle on the rainbow candy coated chocolate chips and return to the fridge to chill for another 1.5 hours, or until the ganache has hardened. For perfect slices, run a sharp knife under hot water in between each slice. Enjoy!
rainbow candy coated chocolate chips

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Notes

*NOTE: It's important to use a gluten free flour blend that contains xanthan gum -- my two favorites are King Arthur and Bob's Red Mill. You can also substitute normal AP flour if you're not gluten free.

NUTRITION INFO: The nutrition information listed below is per brownie, and does not include the rainbow candy coated chocolate chips. This will vary depending on if you include/exclude the collagen, and what type of chocolate chips you use.

Calories: 195kcal

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free

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