Our team at Never Enough Thyme has been busy planning for 2014 with new menus and items for the store; but we’ve also been creating healthy alternatives for those looking to make small healthy choices in their busy days.
It often seems daunting after the holidays to bring healthy alternatives back into your diet, but it’s not as hard as you may think – there are many options, and much more than there were even 10 years ago. Part of the trick is in the planning, which I know firsthand, may be difficult for busy people.
We’ve noticed a trend lately for recipes that are vegan or gluten-free. I find this can sometimes scare people into thinking that means it doesn’t have flavour, or they assume it’s not for their tastes. I choose, instead, to think of these recipes as healthy alternatives. They have less refined sugar, no added preservatives, contain ingredients that are good for you, and are truly tasty!
Take, for instance, these flourless brownies. Just give them a try and see for yourself how yummy gluten-free can be!
Fudgy Flourless Brownies
Ingredients
- 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup apple sauce
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 4 egg whites
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup ground almonds
Instructions
- Place butter and chocolate in a bowl and melt in the microwave on medium heat, about 2-3 minutes.
- Using an electric mixer, beat the egg whites on medium to high speed.
- Gradually beat in the sugar.
- Beat until the egg mix hits high peaks and is glossy.
- Gradually fold in the chocolate with no streaks.
- Finish by adding in the almonds.
- Bake in a parchment lined 9×9 pan until the edges and centre are firm. (A toothpick will come out with some crumbs but that just means it’s a moist brownie.)
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