Brownies-Gluten Free-Low Glycemic

coffeespookie's Note:

I think anyone will just love these brownies. But, if you are diabetic or gluten sensitive you will love them and they will not be harmful to you! Contains Xylitol-a great alternative to sugar, and almond meal! This recipe takes a few special ingredients that can be found at Whole Foods Market or other Co-op type grocery or a health food store such as GNC. Amazon also carries the more special ingredients.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 9

Yield: 9.0 pieces

• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• ¾ cup xylitol sugar substitute
• ¼ cup turbinado sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon orange extract or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup almond meal

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease 9" square pan.
3. Melt butter on the stovetop. Do not "cook" the butter, just soften it to a warm liquid and remove from the heat.
4. Stir cocoa and butter together in mixing bowl until combined well.
5. Stir in all remaining ingredients except almond meal until smooth.
6. Stir in almond meal.
7. Spread mixture in baking pan.
8. Bake 25 minutes.
9. Allow to cool at least 1 hour before serving.