Blonde Brownies

Yes, they really are gluten and dairy free treats!  My niece made these for Thanksgiving and they were delicious!  I should know because I ate three or four... yummy!  She said she found the recipe on a blog called Chocolate Covered Katie.  Don't you love that name?!  It's a healthy dessert blog.  I tweaked the ingredients a bit to make it a little more hashimoto's friendly.  Here's the website: http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com. 

Ingredients

2 cans chickpeas, drained
1 cup quick oats (or certified-gf quick oats)
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
3 tbsp coconut oil
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1 1/2 cups coconut sugar (may substitute organic honey)
1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

"Blend everything (except the chips) very well in a good food processor (not a blender). Mix in chips, and pour into an oiled pan (I used a 10-inch springform pan, but you can use a smaller pan if you want a really deep-dish pie.) Cook at 350F for around 35-40 minutes. Let stand at least 10 minutes before removing from the pan. (Some commenters have had success with a blender, but I did not. Try that at your own risk, and know the results will be better in a high-quality food processor such as a Cuisinart.)"  ~ Katie

I know you will appreciate something new and tasty -- and chocolate!  I did.  Enjoy!

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."  Phil 4:13