Carob Brownies

Carob Brownies

1 Vanilla Bean Split/scraped

2 eggs

1 cup water

1/4 cup cold pressed olive oil

½ cup unsulphured molasses

1 ½ tablespoon of Carob Powder

1 ½ cup Gluten Free flour

½ teaspoon of baking powder

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven 350 degrees.  Spray an 8 inch square pan with Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil spray.

Mix Vanilla Bean and all wet ingredients in one bowl, whisk to mix.

Mix all dry ingredients in another bowl.

Add all ingredients together and whisk until thoroughly mixed.

Pour batter into pan and bake 20 - 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out dry.

Cool to room temperature, cut into squares and enjoy.

Brownies can be topped with spreadable honey for extra sweetness.

Brownies can be frozen.     


Thanks to Ray Gillespe for this recipe

Spiced Nuts

This is a wonderful treat for anytime but especially good  to package as gifts for the holidays.

1/4 cup water
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ginger
1 tsp cinnamon
1 pound walnuts (well any nuts  really)

In large skillet put water, sugar and spices. Allow to boil and thicken. Put in walnuts and  coat them well.
Spread out on flat surface, separate and let them cool.  Store in tightly sealed container.