Almond Chicory Brownie

By Angeline D. Brauer, DrPH, MHS, RDN

Chicory powder is derived from a woody plant and is often used as a caffeine-free coffee substitute.

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Ingredients

½ cup date sugar
½ cup almond flour
½ cup arrowroot
3 tbsp chicory powder
¾ tsp salt
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ cup water
¼ cup almond milk
2 tbsp maple syrup
5 tbsp chocolate or carb chips, divided

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325. Line a 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper and oil lightly.
  2. In a medium sized bowl, sift together the dry ingredients.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients.  Sprinkle the dry mixture over wet and stir to combine.  Fold in 3 tablespoons of the chocolate or carob chips.
  4. Pour into lined tray and smooth the top.  Sprinkle top with 2 tbsp chicory chips. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes, until fork comes out mostly clean.  Cool completely before cutting