It was late and I was craving chocolate…..blast my sugar-free trial! This just would not do. So, being the problem solver that I am, I decided to create something that was delicious and had the essence of chocolatey goodness I longed for. The result: my first sugar-free recipe of the month!
It turned out quite tasty, in my opinion.
The chewies combined a subtle foundation of chocolate with a hearty oatiness, complimented by the occasional sweet tanginess of a dried berry.
Friends are referencing Clif bars and chocolate granola during their test tasting and I would have to agree. There is something wonderfully granolaish about them.
Antioxidant-Rich Chocolate Chewies
Mix together:
1 1/4 TSP Egg Replacer
1 TBSP Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Cocoa Powder
1/2 cup Agave Nectar
1/2 cup Maple Syrup Grade A
1 TSP Cinnamon
1 1/4 cup Almond Meal
1 cup Gluten Free Oats
Add:
1/4 cup Dried Cranberries
1/4 cup Dried Cherries
1/4 cup Pecans (broken up with hands)
When mixing, expect an almost gummy dough that is not truly yummy until baked. Do not be alarmed when sampling the dough! It will turn out much tastier, I promise.
Using a spoon, drop dough onto an oiled pan or parchment paper.
Bake at 375 degrees for 18 minutes or until crispy on top and cooked through the middle.
This recipe makes around 6 large chewies or for more manageable sizes 10 smaller chewies.
Enjoy these goodies for a sweet breakfast nibble or an evening chocolate craving!
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