Fudgy Vegan Paleo Beetroot Brownies made with almond flour, tapioca flour and flax eggs. A healthy brownie recipe packed with nutrients!
Never have I ever felt this way about beets.
These brownies. You will never look at beets the same way again.
GAH, they are so fudgy!
Here’s what you need to know about these beetroot brownies: they are…paleo, vegan, sugar-free, dairy-free, beet-infused, high protein, made in a blender for crying out loud, chewy, fudgy, rich, decadent, moist, orgasmic.
I’d hate to say you can’t taste the beets…but you can’t taste the beets. I know. It makes you cry real tears.
You know how pasta is a million times better the next day? The same is true with these brownies. Don’t get me wrong – fresh out of the oven, these brownies taste like angels have anointed your taste buds with all the holy spirits, but when you leave them in the refrigerator over night, they’re like all Sylvester Stallone movies exploded in your mouth. But, gently.
Some serious notes about this recipe:
1.) They are super fudgy…like they practically are fudge…In point of fact, I almost named the recipe, “Beet Fudge”, but I resisted because the recipe includes almond meal, and it just seem strange to call something fudge when there are floury ingredients involved. Ya feel?
2.) The brownies won’t test clean when you stick a fork in them, because: fudge. Let them rest for a long time (30 minutes-ish) before cutting into them in order to give them a chance to set up. You don’t need to worry about these being “under-cooked,” because they’re vegan…as in no eggs…as in you won’t get sick…so no excuses, drink the batter.
3.) Upon freezing these sonsofbeehives, they turn into fudgesicles. I shit you not. Legit fudge popsicles. You may as well make a triple batch of the beetroot brownies and “test” them when they’re a.) hot b.) chilled c.) frozen.
4.) Channing Tatum approves.
Best consumed in marathon fashion while marathon watching Blacklist.
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Fudgy Paleo Beetroot Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 6 tablespoons water
- 4 small beets roasted and chopped (about 1-¼ cups pureed)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup raw cacao powder
- ¼ cup tapioca starch*
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 ¼ cups almond meal/flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F, and lightly oil an 8” x 8” baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together the water and flax meal (this process makes two vegan flax “eggs”). Allow it to sit and thicken for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chopped roasted beets to a blender. Blend for a few seconds to chop/puree the beets.
- Add the flax mixture (“eggs”) and the remaining ingredients to the blender. Blend very well until completely smooth.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth it evenly. Place on the center wrack of the oven and bake for 45 to 55 minutes.
- Allow brownies to cool 30 minutes before slicing into them. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
Flax, of course – not flex. 😉
Hi Marlene! Yes, you can replace the flax eggs with two regular eggs. Just as a head’s up, this may make the brownies more fluffy, but I think they’ll turn out great. Let me know how it all works out! 😀
This sounds great!
Can i just replace the flex ‘eggs’ with normal eggs? Would that mean adding 2 eggs, or more?
Can’ t wait to make them!
Thanks
Um, can we be Blacklist marathon-watching BESTIES. We’re on season two, ep 5. OBSESSED.
Also, I was pretty sure I didn’t like beets and now these. And now I’m pretty sure I LOVE BEETS. I mean, look at that fudge.
Oh-my-gosh! These are practically healthy, so I can eat like half of the pan and not feel an ounce of guilt…because I usually eat half of the pan and then feel just terrible!
Oh girl, I ate these things in volume and didn’t feel sick at all..which I totally would have with regular brownies. Hope you try them!
Right after swearing off paleo brownies with a failed attempt last weekend (that I embarrassingly shared with friends at a dinner party) I find these…thank you! I can’t wait to attempt these!
I’m telling you, girl, Paleo baking can be really tough. I hope you enjoy these fudgy thangs! I’d be lying if I said I didn’t serve people my paleo fails before. I totally have. When in doubt, throw it in a blender and call it a milkshake 😉
You are such a crack-up! I am definitely saving these. I like my brownies fudgy, and with beets in them?? Even better!
How is it possible that these are made with beets??? They look flippin’ fantastic!
It’s the darndest thang!! SO good!
HOLY SHIT. I can’t believe my eyes right now. Are these for real? I thought for sure there would at least be egg or something but girl, you are officially a fucking magician. I NEED me somadis, right now!!
AHAHAHAHA! You just made my day! Your use of profanity makes me fucking swoon 😉 Let’s make some vegan beet brownies like NOW!
These are so fudgy and drink the batter?! Don’t mind if I do! Pinning 🙂
I absolutely love using beets in baked goods and these are easily going to be my new favorite recipe after checking out the ingredient list! Pinned!
Suuuuper fudgy brownies with a secret, super delicious veggie tucked safely inside? It’s like you know me or something <3 These sound heavenly!
Hide thy veggies in thy brownies!! I getchya, girl 😉
Beets in brownies?! You win. I want to get veggies in the mail AND a pan of these brownies.
My husband’s running a marathon tomorrow…I wish I had a pan of these to eat in marathon fashion while watching him run.
LOL Hope your husband had a great run! Way I see it, someone’s gotta make up for all the calories them marathoners are burning, so it may as well be us, right? Right.
These look amazing! I love a fudgy brownie, they are so much better than cakey brownies!
Glad you’re on team fudge brownie! The fudge factor in these is seriously so ridick!
Beet me. And I’m making these next time I can find some beets. Sorry to say that our ginormous beets are gone. Sad.
Awww the ginorm beets will be missed. The light at the end of the tunnel is that your regular/small sized beets will be perfect for these brownies! xo
I will be making these in the ASAP fashion. Right now. On the double. Undale! Seriously though they look unreal. Cannnnnt wait to try!
I’m so glad to hear it, Andrea!! They’re seriously so decadent and yet soooo good for you! 😀
These look great! One question, the recipe calls for 1 1/4 ______ almond meal. Teaspoons? Tablespoons? Cups? Thanks for the help.
My apologies, Kelly, it’s 1-1/4 cups. Thanks for bringing that to my attention and let me know if you try the brownies!