AGAVE FUDGY BROWNIES

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The key to moist brownies is to not overmix or over bake. Agave repaces sugar in these for a lower GI. Optional topping: Use http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/chocolate-sauce/agave-chocolate-ganache-frosting.html and sprinkle with toasted, chopped nuts.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 oz unsweetened baking chocolate
1 c unsalted butter
4 large eggs
1 1/2 c light agave nectar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Lightly coat a 9-x-13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • 2. In a glass bowl, combine chocolate and butter. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Immediately remove from microwave and stir until chocolate is completely melted.
  • 3. In a large bowl, beat eggs with a wire whisk. Add agave nectar and vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate mixture.
  • 4. Sift flour, baking powder and salt over the chocolate mixture. Gently fold the ingresdients, JUST until flour is incorporated. Gently stir in walnuts, if using. DO NOT OVERMIX. Mixture will be lumpy.
  • 5. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until just set. Do not overbake, or brownies will be dry.
  • 6. Let cool in pan before cutting into 2-inch bars.

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