Baking with Neekta: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Peppermint Brownies!

Neekta's Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Peppermint Brownies for Happy Hearts!

Hey there, amazing bakers! It's Neekta, and I'm so excited to share one of my holiday recipes with you today – my gluten-free and dairy-free Peppermint Brownies! 😊🍫

I know how tricky it can be to find delicious treats when you have food sensitivities, so I've whipped up these gluten-free, dairy-free and brownies just for you. Trust me; they are a game-changer!

Here's what you'll need for these Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Peppermint Brownies:

• 8 ounces of chocolate chips (or baking chocolate)

• 1 cup coconut oil

• 2 cups almond flour

• 1 cup golden cane sugar

• 6 eggs

• ½ Tbsp vanilla extract

• 7 good-quality candy canes

• ⅓ cup melted chocolate chips (for decoration)

Let's get baking these brownies:

1. Melt the Chocolate and Coconut Oil: Pop the chocolate chips (or baking chocolate) and coconut oil into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir the mixture until everything is beautifully melted.

2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the almond flour and golden cane sugar. Mix them up real good!

3. Add the Wet Ingredients: Pour in the vanilla extract and the melted chocolate-coconut oil mixture. Now, it's egg time – crack those eggs in and give it all a good whisk!

4. Get Whisking: Whisk, whisk, whisk! This is where the magic happens, so put some love into it.

5. Bake Away: Grease and line two 9-inch square pans. Pour in your delicious brownie batter and bake at 350 degrees F for about 25 minutes. Test with a fork – when it comes out clean, you're good to go!

6. Deck Them Out: Now, here's the fun part! Crush those candy canes and sprinkle them on top. Drizzle some melted chocolate (white or dark, your choice) for that extra wow factor.

7. Cut and Enjoy: Take those brownies out of the pans, cut them into 18 heavenly squares, and get ready to indulge!

These Peppermint Brownies are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a celebration of the joy that comes with baking without compromise. I've even got a step-by-step video for you on my YouTube channel, Baking with Neekta, so you can follow along with me in the kitchen!

I hope these brownies bring as much joy to your kitchen as they do to mine. Remember, delicious treats are for everyone, no matter your dietary needs.

Happy baking, sweet bakers! 🌈💖

Love, Neekta 🌸✨