Chocolate beet brownie bites (gluten-free) Recipe
Ingredients
- (adapted from Food and Wine)
- Ingredients:
- 8 ounces pitted dates
- 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added sliced beets, drained
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- coarse salt for finishing (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 767g | |
| Calories 1550 | |
| Calories from Fat 598 | 39% |
| Total Fat 68.2g | 85% |
| Saturated Fat 42.28g | 169% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 619mg | 206% |
| Sodium 2133mg | 89% |
| Potassium 2233mg | 64% |
| Total Carbs 219.64g | 59% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.5g | 98% |
| Sugars 169.66g | 113% |
| Protein 31.79g | 51% |
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