Ooey, Gooey, Healthy Brownies! Is That Possible?

We bet you’ll never guess what keeps these brownies so moist and luscious and filling, yet airy. It’s aquafaba! This miracle liquid leftover from cooking chickpeas is usually used for meringues and frothiness, but when Vanessa Marsot of Ellora Wellness started broadening her use of it, she was pleasantly surprised how much it did for the brownies. They melt in your mouth but still maintain their brownie-like consistency. These brownies are part of the Decadent Health Nut line of Ellora Wellness, as they taste decadent, but are still good for you. To make these oil-free, gluten-free, low sugar brownies, she used cashew butter in place of oil, to give richness and binding. She mainly used date sugar in place of regular sugar, as date sugar is full of minerals, fiber, and vitamins, and doesn’t spike your insulin levels, unlike other sugars, per Dr. Greger (https://youtu.be/EXeSoEgnXS4 ). And she used an Ellora Wellness gluten-free flour mixture. You can use your favorite vegan chocolate chips as the base for this recipe, and then melt them in a double boiler, or in the microwave for greater ease. Just make sure to check them in the microwave every minute to prevent burning them, as Vanessa did the first (few) times ;).  

The ingredients for these vegan gooey brownies.