“A chocolate brownie without sugar sounds like a compromise and eats like a genuine treat. The texture is dense and fudgy, the chocolate is still the main event, and I eat one without any of the feelings that usually follow. This is the recipe that made me stop buying the other kind.”
30 min
2
batch-cooking · dairy-free · vegetarian
Blood sugar · Anti-inflammatory · Hormones
Ingredients
- 120 gRipe banana
- 11 gCocoa powder
- 1Egg
- 25 gAlmond flour
- 16 gPeanut paste
- to tasteSugar substitute
Method
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C. Peel the ripe bananas and mash them thoroughly with a fork in a medium bowl until no lumps remain.
- 2
Add the 2 eggs, 3 tbsp cocoa powder, 50g almond flour, 2 tbsp peanut paste, and sugar substitute to taste. Stir well to combine.
- 3
Continue stirring until the mixture is completely smooth with no streaks of cocoa or flour visible.
- 4
Pour the batter into a greased baking tin or mould, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 5
Bake at 180°C for 20–25 minutes, until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- 6
Remove from the oven and allow the brownie to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Why this works — Mila's notes
COCOA POWDER & MAGNESIUM
Raw cocoa is rich in magnesium, supporting hormonal balance, muscle relaxation, and stress resilience. Its polyphenols offer anti-inflammatory benefits for heart and mood health.
EGGS & CHOLINE
Eggs provide choline for liver detoxification, brain health, and hormone balance—especially important for midlife women. Their protein stabilizes blood sugar, preventing afternoon fatigue.
ALMOND FLOUR & VITAMIN E
Almond flour provides vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that protects skin collagen and supports hormonal health. Its fiber feeds beneficial gut bacteria, influencing estrogen metabolism.
