Healthier Cosmic Brownies

Cosmic brownie are so nostalgic for many of my clients. I wanted to create a way for them to enjoy their favorite treats while being mindful of their nutrition. These brownies are sweetened with banana and frosted in a "health-ified" ganache.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups almond flour

• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk

• 1/4 cup coco powder

• 1 banana

• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

• 2 tablespoons peanut butter

Chocolate Ganache:

• 1 cup chocolate chips (dairy free or sugar free can be used)

• 1/3 cup of coconut cream (open 1 can of full fat coconut milk. It will be separated into liquid and solid. the solid portion is the coconut cream)

Directions:

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees

2. in a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, egg and egg yolk, baking powder and coco powder.

3. peel 1 banana and microwave for 45 seconds to soften it

4. using a fork, mash the banana until it becomes a smooth consistency

5. add banana and peanut butter to brownie batter, mix until combined

6. spray a 9x9 baking pan with non stick spray

7. pour brownie batter into pan and spread into an even layer

8. bake for 7-10 minutes

9. let cool

Ganache Directions:

1. melt together chocolate and coconut cream by microwaving for 1 minute

2. stir until smooth

3. pour ganache over brownies

4. sprinkle with mini M&M's or sprinkles

5. place in fridge until the ganache is set before cutting